Tag #Particulate Matter

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Damp Wood Burning Increases Particulate Matter in German Households

Burning damp or unsuitable wood in German households leads to increased particulate matter emissions, impacting air quality and health. Julia Bothur of the German Chimney Sweepers Association advises using dry, untreated wood and following manufacturer instructions for optimal combustion. Older stov...

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SPEXone Satellite Maps Global Air Pollution, Reveals Regional Differences and Climate Impacts

Using a Dutch-developed climate camera aboard NASA's PACE satellite, scientists have mapped global fine particulate matter pollution, finding the highest concentrations in India, Central Africa, and South America, with improved air quality in Europe attributed to environmental regulations, and the d...

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Air Pollution Red Alerts Issued in France's Arve Valley and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Red alerts for fine particle pollution were issued in France's Arve Valley and three departments in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur on December 30th and January 1st due to unfavorable weather conditions trapping pollutants from various sources, exceeding regulatory thresholds and resulting in several imp...

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Germany Issues Air Quality Warning Due to High Particulate Matter

Germany's Environment Agency warns of exceptionally poor air quality across much of Central Europe due to high fine particulate matter levels exceeding the 50 µg/m³ limit at 19 monitoring stations, impacting several German states; improvement is expected with the arrival of a low-pressure weather sy...

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SPEXone Maps Global Air Pollution, Reveals Cooling Effect

Using a Dutch-made climate camera on the NASA PACE satellite, scientists have mapped global air pollution, finding the highest levels in India, Central Africa, and South America; the instrument also measures the cooling effects of aerosols on the planet.

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Air Pollution Crisis in Southern Germany Due to Stagnant Weather Pattern

Unusually warm upper air layers trap pollutants in lower regions of southern Germany, causing elevated fine particulate matter levels exceeding health limits in numerous cities, with the situation expected to persist until New Year's Eve.

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