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Red alert: Brandenburg is fighting against dangerous fine dust!
Oranienburg on June 14, 2025: Current air quality measurements show high levels of fine dust and their health effects.
Red alert: Brandenburg is fighting against dangerous fine dust!
On June 14, 2025, the air quality values in Brandenburg an der Havel, more precisely at the measuring station at the Werner-Seelenbinder sports field, were examined. The values show an alarming level of fine dust pollution, which is classified as “very bad” at 100 μg/m³. This means that the limit of 50 μg/m³ was significantly exceeded. According to maz-online.de, this value may be exceeded on up to 35 days per year.
Air quality is monitored regularly and there are clear recommendations for the population. If the air quality is “very poor”, sensitive people should completely avoid physical exertion outdoors. If you receive a “poor” rating, you are advised to reduce strenuous outdoor activities. This becomes particularly clear when one considers the health effects of fine dust, which, according to umweltbundesamt.de can result in respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and an increased risk of mortality.
Long-term developments and trends
The measurements show that fine dust pollution in Germany has been reduced from 50 µg/m³ in the 1990s to current values of between 15 and 20 µg/m³. However, there are still peak values that can occur in high-pressure weather conditions. The slow decline in particulate matter emissions has also slowed since the 2000s, making additional air pollution control measures necessary. Not only traffic, heating and industry play a crucial role here, but also natural emissions from volcanic eruptions or forest fires, as eea.europa.eu reports.
It becomes particularly problematic when very specific weather situations come into play. An inversion weather situation can cause hours of fine dust pollution, posing serious health risks to affected citizens. In this context, it is important to note that New Year's Eve fireworks make a significant contribution to fine dust pollution. Fireworks release around 2,050 tonnes of fine dust every year, with 1,500 tonnes occurring on New Year's Eve alone.
Conclusion and recommendations
According to the recommendations of the Federal Environment Agency, the health risks caused by fine dust should not be underestimated. Even though premature deaths from particulate matter in the EU fell by 45% between 2005 and 2022, air pollution remains the biggest environmental health risk in cities. In 2022, at least 239,000 people in the EU died from fine dust pollution above WHO guidelines.
Given these developments, citizens in Brandenburg an der Havel and other affected regions should take care to consider air quality not just on individual days, but over longer periods of time. Conscious and informative action can help you continually minimize your own risks and promote a healthy life. Stay informed!