Germany is experiencing its worst air pollution in recent years. The cause is a combination of weather conditions that prevent emissions from dissipating into the atmosphere, as well as smog from Poland carried by the winds.
According to the Federal Environment Agency, in some areas, the concentration of fine dust particles exceeds 100 micrograms per cubic meter, which is twice the acceptable limit. In Berlin, half of the pollution currently comes from Poland, while in Hamburg, it’s 35%, and in Dresden and Hanover, it’s 25%. Meteorologists warn that the smog will persist in the coming days.
“The weather will not change, so high pollution levels will remain,” said Franziska Vogt from the Hesse Environmental Protection Agency.
Experts also point out that heavy smog can trigger serious health problems, including lung cancer, heart attacks, and strokes.
