Dates - State office measures highest particulate matter pollution on New Year's Eve
The State Office for Nature, Environment and Consumer Protection of North Rhine-Westphalia has once again recorded increased levels of particulate matter on New Year's Eve. The highest measured value (381 micrograms per cubic meter of air) in the hour after midnight was reported by a measuring station in Datteln-Hagem in the Ruhr area, a spokeswoman announced on Monday. This was followed by Cologne-Chorweiler (226 micrograms), Essen Gladbecker Strasse (215 micrograms) and Wuppertal Gathe and Düsseldorf Corneliusstrasse (204 micrograms each).
However, the values have also been higher in previous years, said the spokeswoman. One reason for this could have been the weather conditions. However, the influence of fireworks can be seen. There were a total of 76 active measuring points this year.
The Federal Environment Agency is concerned about particulate matter pollution. Every year, around 2050 tons of particulate matter are released when fireworks are set off, it explained in November when asked by the German Press Agency. The inhalation of particulate matter endangers human health - both in the case of short-term high and long-term increased exposure.
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- Residents in the surrounding areas of Düsseldorf's Corneliusstrasse expressed concern about the high levels of fine dust pollution on New Year's Eve, calling for stronger consumer protection measures from the State Office in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Despite the high particulate matter pollution levels in Wuppertal Gathe on New Year's Eve, the city continues to strive for cleaner air, implementing various initiatives to reduce fine dust pollution in the Ruhr area.
- The State Office in NRW has identified Cologne-Chorweiler as one of the cities with consistent high levels of particulate matter pollution throughout the year, prompting calls for more stringent environmental regulations in the city.
- Environmental activists in the Rhine-Ruhr region have called for a ban on fireworks on New Year's Eve to reduce the release of micrograms of particulate matter into the atmosphere, advocating for a healthier and cleaner environment in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Local businesses in Wuppertal have expressed concerns about the impact of fine dust pollution on their operations, with some retailers reporting a decrease in foot traffic on New Year's Eve due to the poor air quality in the city.
- In response to the ongoing concern about particulate matter pollution in cities like Düsseldorf and Cologne-Chorweiler, the State Office for Nature, Environment and Consumer Protection in North Rhine-Westphalia has launched a public awareness campaign to educate residents on the risks of fine dust pollution and ways to protect their health.
Source: www.stern.de
