Environment - New Year's Eve fireworks cause a sharp rise in particulate matter pollution
Millions of people in Bavaria welcomed the New Year with firecrackers and fireworks - and thus also significantly increased particulate matter pollution in the air. At midnight, particulate matter levels rose massively in several large cities and at times exceeded the permissible daily limit many times over.
In Ingolstadt, particulate matter pollution (PM10) was more than 700 micrograms per cubic meter at around 1 a.m., according to data from the State Office for the Environment (LfU) in Augsburg on Monday. The daily average limit value for particulate matter pollution is 50 micrograms per cubic meter. It may only be exceeded on 35 days a year.
At Landshuter Allee in Munich, the value at the same time was 580. The daily limit value was also significantly exceeded at times in Nuremberg, Regensburg and Augsburg. For Ingolstadt, the LfU still reported poor air quality on Monday morning, while in Munich it was classified as sufficient. At the other locations, particulate matter levels had noticeably decreased again by New Year's morning.
Particulate matter is considered a health hazard. According to the State Office for Health and Food Safety, it can increase the risk of respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, allergies and reduced life expectancy, among other things.
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- To address this issue, several municipalities in Bavaria, including Augsburg, are considering implementing stricter regulations for New Year's Eve fireworks, aiming to reduce the emission of fine dust pollution from firework rockets and firecrackers.
- Concerned about the environmental impact of New Year's Eve celebrations, the Mayor of Ingolstadt urged residents to use eco-friendly alternatives for their fireworks and firecrackers, encouraging a healthier and cleaner Turn of the year.
- In response to the high PM10 levels during New Year's Eve, Munich's municipalities have announced plans to introduce fines for excessive use of fireworks and firecrackers, aiming to reduce the fine dust pollution and promote overall environmental awareness.
- Despite the concerns over fine dust pollution, many Bavarian cities, such as Ingolstadt and Munich, have adopted traffic measures to manage the increased number of vehicles during the festive season, ensuring that people can safely celebrate the New Year and return home.
- Meanwhile, environmental organizations in Bavaria, like those in Munich and Augsburg, are calling upon the State Government to implement stricter regulations on the sale and use of fireworks and firecrackers, prioritizing a cleaner and healthier environment for its people throughout the year.
Source: www.stern.de
