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  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM10)

    A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM10) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a clear declining trend.

    … 2030. Environmental importance Particulate matter (PM) in ambient air is harmful to human health. The particles enter the human body through the respiratory system. Depending on the size of the particles, …

  • DzU article from 02.07.2025 | Last changed: 03.07.2025

    Indicator: Air quality in agglomerations

    A graph for three air pollutants shows the extent to which the WHO recommendations from 2021 will be exceeded on average in urban areas between 2000 and 2024. The development of the various pollutants varies. Between 2000 and 2024, values for NO2 are between 172 and 28 percent, for ozone between 44 and 28 percent and for PM2.5 between 255 and 61 percent

    … (NO 2 ), particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O 3 ) are of particular concern to human health. All three pollutants affect the respiratory organs. Many premature … (NO 2 ), particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O 3 ) are of particular concern to human health. All three pollutants affect the respiratory organs. Many premature …