Tag: ozone
Air quality improves, except for low-level ozone
Air quality in Île-de-France improved in 2023 compared to 2022 and has been improving for twenty years, but the results are stagnating for low-altitude ozone, a “gaseous pollutant harmful to…
Why is air quality never “good” in Brittany?
This is a rare event that occurred last week in Brittany. Something that doesn’t happen often but that no one really noticed. Except us, maybe. Because this rare thing is…
Large holes have recently formed in the ozone layer
It protects the Earth from dangerous solar radiation. The ozone layer is nevertheless mistreated by chemical substances which enlarge its hole each austral spring, according to a study published Tuesday.…
But what is this powerful flash of cosmic light that has disrupted our atmosphere?
To understand everything, you have to go back in time at lightning speed. On October 9, 2022, astronomers detected a gigantic flare of gamma rays, the most intense form of…
End of the ozone pollution alert
The air is a little more breathable in Provence. The level 2 ozone pollution alert in force in four departments of the Provence-Alpes Côte d’Azur region will be lifted this…
Ozone pollution alert this Wednesday in Hérault and Gard
Better to stay home this Wednesday. In addition to the heat wave raging in Hérault and Gard, these two departments are also affected by an episode of ozone pollution, indicates…
The ozone pollution alert goes to level 2 this Wednesday in four departments
The episode of ozone pollution is not weakening in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. In a press release, the organization responsible for monitoring air pollution in the region, Atmosud, announces the passage to…
The danger of ozone increases with the temperatures – health
The coming days will be very hot: In many regions of Germany, temperatures will climb above 30 degrees Celsius. This is good for outdoor pools and beer gardens, but less…
Health: Heat, Humidity, Ozone: On "unpleasant weather cocktail"
Cool interiors, preferably no jogging before going to bed: Older people and people with previous illnesses in particular should take good care of themselves these days. The ozone values also…
reduced speed of 20 km/h due to ozone pollution
There is a “persistent episode” of ozone pollution in Île-de-France, “which can constitute a health risk”, according to Airparif, the air quality monitoring association. Hence the measures taken by the…