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Environmental officer Kolmer: Air pollution control measures are having an effect
The science city of Darmstadt all permissible limits for air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and particulate matter (PM2.5) in This is according to the latest evaluations by the German Federal Environment Agency . As a result, harmful air pollution has been noticeably reduced .
“We are pleased that the measures we have implemented to improve air quality are having an effect. This is an important step towards an even better quality of life in our city,” explains Environment Officer Michael Kolmer .
Effective measures for cleaner air
According to Kolmer, the following measures have proven particularly effective:
- Expansion of public transport
- Promotion of e-mobility , especially in the bus fleet
- Improvement of footpaths and cycle paths
The Federal Environment Agency emphasizes that compliance with the limit values not automatic , but the result of targeted air pollution control measures at EU, federal, state and local levels .
Sustainable transport planning remains a priority
Intensive efforts will continue to be made to further minimize air pollution . A study by the TU Dresden confirms that Darmstadt residents already cover 73 percent of their journeys using environmentally friendly means of transport.
to lift the driving restrictions for older diesel vehicles . Firstly, this would lead to increase in measured values , EU limits for air pollutants will be further tightened in the future .
(DARMSTADT – RED/PSD/dk)
