Poor air quality in Saxony - high particulate matter levels
The level of particulate matter in the air in Saxony was already high last week. So far, the situation has not improved - on the contrary.
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The level of particulate matter in the air in Saxony was already high last week. So far, the situation has not improved - on the contrary.
Air pollution with particulate matter is increasing in Saxony. For several days now, the limit values have been exceeded at several measuring stations, in some cases significantly. There are many reasons for this.
Heating oil leaked into a stream in Lichtenstein, Saxony, because a tank was too full. Firefighters set up an oil barrier.
An analysis shows that heating energy is being used particularly sparingly in Saxony this winter.
The proportion of households in Saxony with modern heating systems has risen. At the same time, the proportion of particularly old heating systems has risen. The federal government is planning measures for climate-friendly heating.
Owners of oil or pellet heating systems in the southeast can still receive money from a hardship fund. So far, just under 5% of heating cost subsidies have been paid out in Saxony.