Hameln fights for air pollution: new limit values from 2030!
Hameln fights for air pollution: new limit values from 2030!
Hameln, Deutschland - The city administration is increasingly concerned with the air quality in Hameln. According to Dewezet Nitrogen dioxide emissions in 2018 with 43 micrograms per cubic meter the permissible limit of 40 micrograms. These excessive values prompted the city to become part of the nationwide “immediate program of clean air”, which provided funding in the millions. As part of this initiative, the Green City Plan was developed, which claimed 190,000 euros in tax money.
With a target to reduce the limit values for nitrogen dioxide, the city is well prepared for possible driving bans by 2030. Current measurements show a NOx value of 29.6 micrograms per cubic meter, which represents an improvement compared to 2019 than the value was 39 micrograms. There was only one year in 2017, in which the limit was kept once, while the values were 71 micrograms in 2007.
measures to improve air quality
experts agree that the modernization of the vehicle fleet and targeted municipal measures contribute to improving air quality. City spokeswoman Wiebke Kanz emphasizes, however, that in tightened limit values exceedance, especially on busy roads, are likely. So far, there is no targeted monitoring of affected roads, but the noise action plan can at least provide information. The city administration refers to a climate protection and climate adaptation concept that aims to further reduce the outlet values.
An expert opinion on avoiding driving bans is currently not being considered. The Lower Saxony Ministry of the Environment clarifies the need for action to improve air quality, especially with regard to the problem substances nitrogen dioxide, fine dust and ozone. In addition to these local efforts, it is important to note that nitrogen oxides, according to Federal Environment Agency , are mainly issued by internal combustion engines and combustion systems. In metropolitan areas, road traffic is the most important NOx source.
EU guidelines and health effects
The new limit values for nitrogen dioxide are part of a larger initiative of the EU to air quality. According to DetailsOrt Hameln, Deutschland Quellen