Helsinki tracking 10 pollutants to enhance air quality monitoring

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				Helsinki tracking 10 pollutants to enhance air quality monitoring

The Helsinki metropolitan area’s air quality measurement network includes 11 air quality monitoring stations. Additionally, in the next year, HSY will have 14 measurement points equipped with smaller devices for measuring several different air pollutants, and 38 points with smaller devices specifically for measuring nitrogen dioxide in exhaust gases. The picture shows an air quality monitoring station in Leppävaara, Espoo. HSY: Tero Pajukallio

In a proactive step towards better air quality management, Helsinki’s Environmental Services (HSY) has significantly expanded its monitoring of air pollutants across the Helsinki metropolitan area. The initiative involves tracking 10 different types of air pollutants, reflecting a concerted effort to address various .

The move to track a broader range of pollutants in 2024 aligns with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) tightened guidelines and recommendations, as well as the European Commission’s proposal to reform air quality directives. This initiative underlines the Helsinki region’s commitment to addressing air pollution challenges and safeguarding public health through advanced environmental monitoring and management.

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Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi

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