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Madrid's Air Quality Success
Madrid's successful reduction of nitrogen dioxide pollution levels, thanks to the Madrid 360 plan.
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Madrid City CouncilEmt (Madrid's Public Transport Company)
- What measures contributed to the improvement in air quality?
- The reduction in NO2 levels is attributed to the implementation of Madrid 360 measures, including the launch of EMT's Zero Lines in February 2020.
- What is the main achievement regarding air quality in Madrid?
- Madrid has successfully complied with the European Air Quality Directive for the third consecutive year, achieving a significant reduction in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels.
- Which area showed the most significant improvement in NO2 levels?
- Plaza Elíptica, once a major pollution hotspot, has shown significant improvement with NO2 levels dropping below 28 g/m3 in October 2024, compared to 55 g/m3 in 2019.
- What was the overall percentage reduction in NO2 levels from 2019 to 2024?
- The city's commitment to improving air quality has led to a 39.2% average reduction in NO2 values across 24 air quality stations from 2019 to 2024.
- How does the non-activation of the pollution protocol demonstrate the effectiveness of implemented measures?
- The effectiveness of Madrid 360 is evident in the fact that the Nitrogen Dioxide pollution episode protocol has not been activated for two consecutive years.