Fine dust warning: Bad air from Poland brings health dangers!

Fine dust warning: Bad air from Poland brings health dangers!

Berlin, Deutschland - alarm level red for air quality in Germany! After a long, mild winter, the cold winter has finally returned, and with it the terrifying consequences for air pollution. The fine dust alarm is as dramatic as it has not been for a long time. Since the cold weather reinforces heating, the pollutants stow in the air - and that has serious effects. Movements outside, such as jogging, should be avoided according to converting experts to minimize health risks, so reports OE24 .

The environmental authorities warn: In Berlin there are currently over half of the fine dust from Poland, and other cities are also affected. In Hamburg, the proportion of Polish fine dust is 35%, while in cities like Dresden and Hanover it is 25%. Experts like Ute, head of the Federal Environment Agency, illustrate how serious the situation is: "We have been spoiled with vacation -like winters in recent years. Now it turns out how high the emissions actually are." The current smog cloud that was created over the Polish coal-fired power plants is particularly dramatic and is now moving across Germany, as also mentioned by Slideserve

The combination of high emissions and stagnating meteorological conditions, such as the inversion weather situation, additionally exacerbates the situation. Pollutants get stuck in the residential areas and the Federal Environment Agency warns for caution: a cozy walk is a significantly healthier alternative to jogging. The deep red warning cards of the weather apps are unmistakable: air pollution is alarming and the population should actively take protective measures.