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  • Article from 19.08.2019 | Last changed: 07.01.2020

    Air quality maps: Background information

    … of 1.6 x 1.6 km2. This interpolation is implemented with the FLADIS program system for the analysis and visualisation of air quality data. Measurements from … of 1.6 x 1.6 km2. This interpolation is implemented with the FLADIS program system for the analysis and visualisation of air quality data. Measurements from …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Nickel in particulate matter

    Ein rauchender Schornstein vor bewölktem Himmel.

    … fuels at traffic or in power plants. Another important source is the metal industry Health risks Nickel is mainly obtained from food although it can hardly be resorbed …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Cadmium in particulate matter

    Schornsteine vor blauem Himmel

    … of accumulators and minor amounts can also be emitted at volcanic eruptions. Health risks Cadmium is mainly obtained from food. After chronic absorption by …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Lead in particulate matter

    Ein Auto steht in einer Tiefgarage.

    … are released by metal processing industry and when fossil fuels are combusted. Health risks Lead and its compounds are well resorbed by the human lungs. … Nevertheless, lead is mainly obtained from food. Especially children’s nervous systems are damaged by little amounts which can obstruct mental development. The …

  • Article from 11.03.2021 | Last changed: 11.03.2021

    Benzo(a)pyrene in particulate matter

    Kaminofen mit Feuer und Brennholzkorb

    … and firesides. Benzo(a)pyrene is also emitted by traffic when fuels are burnt. Health risks Bound to particulate matter polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can be …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Arsenic in particulate matter

    A smoking chimney

    … source is the metal industry. Arsenic can also be emitted at volcanic eruptions. Health risks Arsenic can be absorbed through the lungs and the gastrointestinal …