Lübeck air quality: So it is about fine dust and ozone today!

Lübeck air quality: So it is about fine dust and ozone today!

What about the air quality in Lübeck on October 5, 2025? This is shown by the measuring station in Moislinger-Allee with its data on fine dust, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. The limit for fine dust particles (PM10) is 50 particles per cubic meter air and can be exceeded a maximum of 35 times a year. Current measurements are clear: the air agency is assessed according to three values ​​- fine dust, nitrogen dioxide and ozone - and provides important references to the health of health for the population that is affected directly on site, reports the LN online.

The assessments of air quality are divided into the following categories: “Very bad” means more than 200 µg/m³ nitrogen dioxide, more than 100 µg/m³ of fine dust and more than 240 µg/m³ ozone. With values ​​between 101-200 µg/m³ for nitrogen dioxide, 51-100 µg/m³ for fine dust and 181-240 µg/m³ for ozone, the air is “bad”. From when the air is "moderate" and "good" is also criteria that are determined by the WHO.

Effects on health

The health effects should not be underestimated. Statistically speaking, there were 240,000 early deaths from fine dust. Recommendations in times of poor air quality are clear: in very bad air, particularly sensitive people should avoid physical exertion outdoors. Even in poor conditions, it is advisable to refrain from doing intensive activities outdoors, while short -term health effects are unlikely with moderate values.

Particular attention is paid to New Year's Eve when fireworks are released about 2050 tons of fine dust, which is 1,500 tons on a single evening. This is not significant compared to the entire annual burden, but weather conditions can significantly influence the spread of these harmful dust parties.

Announcement of the air quality guidelines in the EU

A new initiative of the EU Commission to revise the air quality guidelines shows how things will continue. This proposes sharper limit values ​​that are based on the WHO guidelines of 2021. These revised values ​​should be observed by 2030, so the Federal Environment Agency.

An important goal is to achieve a pollutant -free environment by 2050. However, there is a discrepancy between the political negotiations and the actual WHO guidelines, especially in terms of fine dust and nitrogen dioxide. The result of this filming will be officially confirmed by the EU in the coming year.

Challenges and outlook

The challenges in compliance with the new limit values ​​should not be underestimated. Additional measures are required to further reduce the air pollution and achieve the WHO guidelines as soon as possible. This requires regular review and adaptation of the limit values ​​according to the latest scientific knowledge in order to finally improve the quality of life of the citizens and to protect their health.

The uncertain measurements and modeling, as in the EU law Stated, make it clear that it is more difficult to collect standardized and reliable data. Nevertheless, it is crucial that everyone involved pulls together to improve air quality in the long term.