US EditionPollution from Poland to blame for half Berlin's current smog, claims German official
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Smog from Poland is covering Germany
Smog might seem like a bygone problem, something from a Dickensian novel, unfortunately for Germany and Poland it is a very modern issue. A German official has claimed that much of Berlin’s blanket of smog originated from and is the fault of Poland and their continued use of coal as the primary fuel for heating houses. An official from the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has said that… Source
At present, air quality in Germany is as bad as it has been for years. Experts advise to stay inside if possible. Much of the smog comes from Eastern Europe – and this is not only due to a special weather situation.
Germany has been shrouded in an invisible smog cloud for days. Now the Federal Environment Agency even warns of strenuous outdoor activities. Because the fine dust pollution is high, the air is as bad as it hasn't been for years. What's the reason? And when is improvement in sight?
Pollution from Poland to blame for half Berlin's current smog, claims German official
Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do what we do without your support. Half of the air pollution currently engulfing Berlin originates in Poland, a senior official at Germany’s Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has said. Some other …
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