US EditionWhy air quality is so bad
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10 Articles
Transport, power plants, heating and industry contribute to fine dust pollution - and the weather conditions are currently unfavourable. Many measuring stations in Germany show red. By Tim Staeger.
Particulate matter levels in Germany are currently extremely high — and there is no sign of improvement. What you should pay attention to now.
Germany groans under thick fine dust air! Due to high pressure weather and emissions from Poland, the "lift air" stands out. A weather change is not in sight – the load remains high.
In many regions, the weather apps show alarm level red. The breathing air is heavily contaminated with fine dust, a consequence of the weather situation and too high emissions.
Germany suffers from poor air quality due to high particulate matter pollution. The Federal Environment Agency warns against health consequences and advises healthy people at present from strenuous activities.
The air quality is particularly bad in Germany. Expert Ute Durt from the Federal Environment Agency explains the reason – and what to do.
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