Tag: Air quality
EU tightens air quality limits – probably no driving bans
As of: February 21, 2024 7:58 p.m Dirty air makes you sick and can lead to death. In the EU, the limit values for several pollutants are now to be…
Typically German: Ventilate until you get fresh air – Munich
Quite a few people in this country tend to open their windows to ventilate, even in winter. Our author always resisted this, but now admits: There are good reasons. First…
Health: Finally keep the air clean!
Dirty air leads to illness and premature death. It could also play a role in the increase in dementia and Parkinson’s disease. But the EU doesn’t get its act together…
SZ series on climate change: Munich is a heat island – Munich
In Munich, the summers are getting longer and warmer. The residents of the densely built-up quarters in the center suffer the most. When it gets really unbearable, nature turns on…
Wildfires in Canada: Montreal has the worst air quality in the world
As of: 06/26/2023 8:27 a.m Because of the forest fires that are still raging in Canada, Montreal is currently the city with the worst air quality in the world. There…
Air quality in Munich: with every breath
Dirty air costs years of life. The diesel driving ban should help to comply with the limit values, at least for nitrogen oxides – which are to be significantly stricter…
Diesel driving ban in Munich: This is how other German cities control – Munich
environmental Protection : This is how the police control the diesel ban in German cities February 2, 2023 at 4:55 p.m Reading time: 4 mins Open detailed view An officer…
Diesel driving ban in Munich: What will apply from February 1st, are there any exceptions? – Munich
In order to finally improve the air quality in the city, Munich is blocking older vehicles from the city center. The regulation applies from this Wednesday – but there are…
Diesel driving ban in Munich: What will apply from February 1st, are there any exceptions? – Munich
In order to finally improve the air quality in the city, Munich is blocking older vehicles from the city center. The regulation applies from this Wednesday – but there are…
Munich: Fear of alternative diesel traffic is growing on the outskirts – Munich
The announced diesel driving bans within the Mittlerer Ring raise fears in the outskirts of the city that they could become victims of “massive avoidance traffic”. A heated debate has…