Alarming air quality in Brandenburg: fine dust levels above the limit!

Alarming air quality in Brandenburg: fine dust levels above the limit!

In Brandenburg an der Havel, air quality is once again a topic of conversation, because the current measured values ​​that were determined on August 14, 2025 show alarming results. The measuring station at the Werner-Seelenbinder sports field detected a concentration of 100 micrograms per cubic meter of air for fine dust particles (PM10) - this corresponds to the “very poor” limit. Maz-Online reports that In addition to fine dust, the value for nitrogen dioxide must also be viewed critically: One measurement recorded a concentration of 200 micrograms per cubic meter of air, which also falls into the “very bad” category. Ozone levels are at 240 micrograms and also indicate poor air quality.

The limit values ​​for fine dust are 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air, which may be exceeded up to 35 times annually. This regulation aims to protect the health of the population, but reality shows that in many cities this limit is exceeded. In the European Union alone, fine dust pollution leads to around 240,000 premature deaths every year.

Recommendations for the population

With such poor air quality, it is advisable to avoid physical exertion outdoors, especially for sensitive people. If the air quality is “very bad”, every time spent outdoors should be considered critically. But even with “poor” values, it is advised to limit activities in order to minimize health risks.

The issue of fine dust is particularly relevant on New Year's Eve. There are always discussions about the impact of fireworks, but overall it is not perceived as a major environmental problem. Around 1,500 tons of fine dust are released on New Year's Eve, which accounts for around 1% of the annual fine dust emissions in Germany, although experience shows that the level of pollution decreases quickly in the hours after midnight if there is wind.

The aspect of inversion weather conditions, which can lead to longer exposure to fine dust, is also interesting. These conditions are not only relevant on New Year's Eve, but also affect air quality in urban areas all year round.

Additional topics and reactions

The issue of air quality not only raises health concerns, but also questions about the associated measures and changes. An example from the world of credit cards shows how differently information can be distributed: For example, user @Klineact received an email about the conversion of her Kohls card to a Kohl's Capital One Visa card, while other card holders received no information. Such inequality causes resentment in the community. The post on MyFico also addresses customer confusion about different notifications and how to handle the cards.

Overall, it is clear that both air quality and transparency in communication are crucial for population satisfaction. Whether in the breath of the air or in the small print of contracts - each of us has a good knack for keeping an eye on the quality of our living space and our contracts.