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Lübeck air quality: This is how fine dust and ozone are today!
Lübeck will evaluate the air quality on October 5th, 2025. Measurement data on fine dust, nitrogen dioxide and ozone provide information about environmental pollution.
Lübeck air quality: This is how fine dust and ozone are today!
What is the air quality in Lübeck on October 5, 2025? This is shown by the measuring station on Moislinger-Allee with its data on fine dust, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. The limit value for fine dust particles (PM10) is 50 particles per cubic meter of air and may be exceeded a maximum of 35 times per year. Current measurements are clear: the air quality is assessed according to three values - fine dust, nitrogen dioxide and ozone - and provides important information about the health safety for the population that is directly affected on site. reports the LN Online.
The air quality assessments are divided into the following categories: “Very bad” means more than 200 µg/m³ nitrogen dioxide, more than 100 µg/m³ fine dust and more than 240 µg/m³ ozone. At values between 101-200 µg/m³ for nitrogen dioxide, 51-100 µg/m³ for particulate matter and 181-240 µg/m³ for ozone, the air is “bad”. When the air is “moderate” and “good” are also criteria set by the WHO.
Health effects
The health effects should not be underestimated. Statistically speaking, there were 240,000 premature deaths in the EU due to particulate matter. Recommendations in times of poor air quality are clear: If the air is very poor, particularly sensitive people should avoid physical exertion outdoors. Even in poor conditions it is advisable to avoid intensive outdoor activities, while in moderate levels short-term health effects are unlikely.
A particular focus is on New Year's Eve, when fireworks release around 2,050 tons of fine dust, which amounts to 1,500 tons in a single evening. Although this is not significant compared to the total annual exposure, weather conditions can significantly influence the spread of these harmful dust particles.
New air quality guidelines in the EU
A new initiative by the EU Commission to revise the air quality guidelines shows what happens next. This proposes stricter limits that are based on the WHO guidelines from 2021. These revised values should be adhered to by 2030, says the Federal Environment Agency.
An important goal is to achieve a pollution-free environment by 2050. However, there is a discrepancy between the political negotiations and the actual WHO guidelines, particularly regarding particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide. The result of this filming will be officially confirmed by the EU next year.
Challenges and outlook
The challenges of complying with the new limit values should not be underestimated. Additional measures are required to further reduce air pollution and reach the WHO guidelines as quickly as possible. This requires a regular review and adjustment of the limit values in accordance with the latest scientific findings in order to ultimately improve the quality of life of citizens and protect their health.
The uncertain measurements and modeling, as in the EU legislation recorded, 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.