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Air quality in Hanover: Fine dust levels alarm on June 24th!
On June 24th, 2025, the air quality values for fine dust and ozone will be analyzed in Hanover. Find out more about the health risks and new EU regulations.
Air quality in Hanover: Fine dust levels alarm on June 24th!
Today, June 24, 2025, the topics of air quality and health are once again very popular. To do this, we take a look at the measuring station on Göttinger Straße, Linden-Süd in Hanover, which records fine dust particles (PM10) per cubic meter of air. The current measurements show how serious the situation is - the limit value for PM10 is 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air, and this can be exceeded 35 times a year HAZ reported.
Air quality is determined by three main values: fine dust, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ozone (O3). The limits are worth a look:
| status | Nitrogen dioxide (µg/m³) | Fine dust (µg/m³) | Ozone (µg/m³) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very bad | > 200 | > 100 | > 240 |
| bathroom | 101-200 | 51-100 | 181-240 |
| Moderate | 41-100 | 35-50 | 121-180 |
Current challenge posed by air pollution
A look at the EU data shows that around 240,000 premature deaths due to fine dust occur every year. Of particular concern: On days when air quality is considered very poor, sensitive people should avoid physical exertion outdoors. If air quality is poor, it is recommended that strenuous activities be reduced, even for less sensitive people.
Improving air quality is not just an issue in Germany. The current limits date back more than two decades. In a current proposal from the EU Commission, significantly stricter limit values are now planned for 2030, which are based on the WHO guidelines from 2021. These new limits are urgently needed to reduce pollution from fine dust and other pollutants like that Federal Environment Agency determines.
A step in the right direction
The new regulations set ambitious goals: the EU wants to create a pollutant-free environment by 2050. But this not only requires stricter regulations, but also a number of additional measures. This also sheds light on that European Parliament, which recently voted for fundamental reform of air quality regulations.
An important goal is that all EU countries must present measures to improve air quality, not just when limit values are exceeded. This is particularly crucial for vulnerable groups and socially disadvantaged people who are affected disproportionately. The new regulation also stipulates that citizens can claim compensation for damage to their health caused by air pollution.
So what about our air? It is high time, especially for sensitive people, to find out about the current air quality values and take precautionary measures if necessary. Our health – and that of our environment – is at stake.