Airborne dust measurements are rising at a dizzying pace in Poland, with the German daily Münchner Merkur warning that clouds of smog could reach Germany. Journalists advise particularly sensitive people not to open their windows. Despite Germany’s environmental concerns, the problem is exacerbated by the proximity of Poland’s agglomeration sites.
As the daily Münchner Merkur points out, Poland is one of the countries in Europe with the highest particulate matter pollution. The reasons cited were a combination of outdated heating systems and inadequate environmental regulations.
“Coal stoves, which are still commonly used in many Polish households, generate large amounts of airborne dust,” the journalist explains. In their opinion, the Poles use “low-quality coal” and even “waste” for their operations.
Germans fear smog from Poland
According to Münchner Merkur, weather conditions are causing “a dizzying increase in dust measurements in Poland and the formation of ominous smog clouds.”
– The current weather situation caused by the Beate anticyclone with an inversion – Stratification of the atmosphere prevents exchange between air masses – Pollutants accumulate close to the ground, forming a dense smog layer – and meteorologists from wetter.net Dominic Jung explains in an interview. every day.
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Journalists warn that “particulate pollution does not end at state borders.” “In the absence of wind and inversion weather conditions, smog clouds could move from Poland towards Germany,” the researchers emphasize.
The most affected areas are clusters such as Krakow, Warsaw and Katowice, where airborne dust levels regularly exceed EU limits.
Smog could hit Germany. Media warns of dangers
The editors also note that Germany has stricter environmental protection regulations and relies on more modern heating methods, but that alone is not enough to fully protect against cross-border pollution. pointed out.
“For especially sensitive people or those with asthma, this means closing windows, limiting outdoor activity, and paying attention to the latest air quality reports,” the article recalls.
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Residents of eastern German regions such as Brandenburg and Saxony are particularly exposed to harmful dust concentrations. “The problem is exacerbated by the proximity to Polish agglomerations and industrial areas,” he said.
“Smog waves could serve as a warning signal for all of Europe. Without a common effort, air pollution will remain a problem without borders,” the report concluded.
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