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Alarming fine dust levels in Göttingen – health at risk!
Göttingen reports alarming air quality on November 7th, 2025. High levels of particulate matter require citizens to take cautious measures.
Alarming fine dust levels in Göttingen – health at risk!
The air quality in Göttingen has reached alarming levels in the last few days. As was measured on November 5, 2025, the fine dust levels in Bürgerstraße significantly exceed the limit values. A recent measurement shows worrying values of over 100 µg/m³ for fine dust, which falls into the “very bad” category. According to the regulations, the limit of 50 micrograms per cubic meter may be exceeded a maximum of 35 times per year, and the city has already exceeded this limit several times, including on September 24th and July 9th, 2025, the Göttinger Tageblatt reports.
High levels of air pollution pose serious health risks, especially for sensitive people. Recommended measures include avoiding physical exertion outdoors. Exceeding limit values for nitrogen dioxide and ozone are also cause for concern. The EU registers around 240,000 premature deaths every year as a result of fine dust
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Weather and environmental conditions
The weather conditions in Göttingen could promote an increase in air pollution. The temperatures are between 17 and 25 degrees Celsius, which causes the humidity to fluctuate and can therefore influence the air quality. A further increase in fine dust pollution is expected in the coming weeks, particularly as a result of the New Year's Eve fireworks. On New Year's Eve, around 75% of annual fine dust emissions could be released in one night - that's around 1,500 tons.
The new EU air quality directive, which comes into force on December 10th, aims to reduce fine dust concentrations by 55% by 2030. These measures are urgently needed because, according to the European Environment Agency, at least 239,000 people in the EU died in 2022 as a result of fine dust. Factors such as ozone and nitrogen dioxide also have fatal health effects, although deaths could be avoided if WHO guidelines were followed.
Demand for improvements
The population of Göttingen is called upon to actively work for better air quality. Current developments clearly show that the need for action is great. In addition to individual measures to reduce air pollution, public initiatives must also be launched to sustainably improve air quality. The public appeal to improve air quality is receiving great response on social media and shows that citizens are keen to optimize living conditions in their city.
In summary, it can be said that the air quality in Göttingen has currently reached worrying levels. It remains to be hoped that both the population and the authorities will actively work on solutions to improve the quality of life and protect the health of citizens. According to the Göttinger Tageblatt and n-ag, urgent measures must be taken to counteract this development.
For more information on the current fine dust and air quality levels in Göttingen, take a look at the reporting from Goettinger Tageblatt, as well as the current alarm reports from N-AG and the comprehensive data of the European Environment Agency.