air quality

The table shows the number of hours of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exceedance at all the measuring stations of the German States networks and UBA for the current year.

The table shows the up-to-date number of days of PM10 exceedances in the current year at the measuring stations of the German States and UBA. PM10 (PM = Particulate Matter) is the term used for matter with a maximum diameter of 10 micrometres (µm).

The table shows the up-to-date number of days of ozone exceedances in the current year at the measuring stations of the German States and UBA.

Wood-fired heating systems emit more particulate matter locally than road traffic

The Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) Programme of the World Meteorological Organisation, UNO/WMO is a system of global monitoring of the atmosphere. It consists of a worldwide measuring network of observation stations and scientific infrastructure.

Poor air quality can have serious impacts on our health and the environment. How is Europe’s air quality? What are the main sources of air pollutants? How do they affect our health and the environment? What does Europe do to improve air quality?