Air quality in Athens is rated as “moderate” according to air pollution data released on Monday by the European Environment Agency (EEA). More than 340 European cities are included in the map based on data collected from measuring stations across the EU, Athens occupies 227 place in the list. Characteristic moderate given for air with […]
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Athens air pollution case pending before European Court
The European Commission is filing a complaint with an EU court against Greece for exceeding the annual limit value for nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere of Athens. As stated in a communication from the European Court of Justice, the directive 2008/50 / EC on ambient air quality sets targets for air quality, improving human health […]
Will the new climate change law bring “drastic cuts in emissions”?
The Greek government plans to pass a new climate law in the near future, designed to provide “drastic cuts in emissions.” The law, which is expected to be presented for public comment later this week, stipulates, among other things, the end of the sale of cars running on gasoline or diesel fuel by 2030, a […]
Can’t Breathe: Fire Pollution
The increase in the amount of solid microparticles in the air is noted by experts. The atmosphere in Corinth was stifling yesterday with smoke from the great fire in Vilya. For three days, a veil of smoke hung in the sky, which gradually dissipated. The source was an uncontrolled large fire in Viliya, which filled […]
The atmosphere in Athens: one hour outside is equivalent to smoking 10 cigarettes
The raging fires in Attica generously fill the atmosphere with particles hazardous to health. Just one hour on the street is tantamount to smoking 10 cigarettes, the pulmonology professor warns, and gives recommendations. Nikos Tsanakis, professor of pulmonology at the University of Crete, draws attention to the catastrophic deterioration of the atmosphere due to fires […]
National Observatory of Athens: video on the spread of smoke from fires across the country
Smoke and ash covered the Attica Basin and other areas, creating a stifling atmosphere. Thousands of Athens residents have gone to hospitals complaining of breathing problems. The data provided by the National Observatory of Athens on the spread of smoke and ash particles throughout Greece is alarming, as is their impact on air quality due […]
SOS: stay at home with tightly closed windows!
The National Observatory of Athens is warning residents of several districts of Attica to take measures not to harm their health due to air pollution by particulate matter after a large-scale night fire in Varibobi. “The situation in many parts of Athens is now bad in terms of harmful PM2.5 particles (fine respirable particles with […]
Four metal “trees” were installed in the center of Athens to purify polluted air
Four strange metal objects that were installed in Omonia Square in the center of Athens, according to the developers, will purify the air in the same way as thirty living trees. In collaboration with the Municipality of Athens and its Take Your City project, Politis Technologies has installed air purification devices in a recently renovated […]
The cleanest city on the planet
Canberra, the capital of Australia, has confidently taken the leading position in the ranking of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world, thanks to the minimum level of pollution. An expert analysis, taking into account various factors, was carried out by specialists from the British service Uswitch, which compares prices for services in the […]
Attention! African dust will cover Greece
The concentration of African dust in the Greek atmosphere will be increased until Monday 5 April. Caution: African dust The Ministry of the Environment has issued a warning about air pollution caused mainly by dust clouds from North Africa. Average daily rates in Attica are estimated to range between 50-100 mg / m3. People who […]