Air quality in Lüneburg: Alarming fine dust values ​​on December 26th!

Air quality in Lüneburg: Alarming fine dust values ​​on December 26th!

Lüneburg, Deutschland - The air in Lüneburg shows a worrying quality on December 26, 2024, especially with regard to fine dust. The measuring station in Zeppelinstrasse captures the concentration of fine dust particles that can be health risks for the population. The decisive limit for PM10 particles is 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air, and consumer consciousness must be sharpened, since according to the current data, the limit value can be exceeded many times, which leads to the initiation of countermeasures to avoid EU penalties, such as the air pollutants and their effects

The air quality is assessed in terms of three important pollutants: fine dust, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. High values, such as 200 micrograms in nitrogen dioxide and 100 micrograms in fine dust, are classified as "very bad" for the human health risk. Nevertheless, there is hope, since the Federal Environment Agency also reports that the average values ​​in Germany despite seasonal tips such as on New Year's Eve, when fireworks are increasingly released, can be reduced throughout the year. These increases are typically temporary, and the annual overall picture is only slightly influenced, which is also supported by the Data from the Federal Environment Agency

factors such as energy generation, transport and agriculture are the main causes of these air pollutants. Especially in urban areas, where the air pollution can vary due to the weather and locally, the citizens are called up to limit their activities on days with poor air quality, especially by avoiding physical exertion outdoors. It is crucial that measures for air pollution control are observed in order to protect people's health and not to add additional burden ecological systems.