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Red alert: Stralsund is struggling with alarming air quality!
Air quality measurements in Stralsund show current fine dust levels and their health effects on July 14, 2025.
Red alert: Stralsund is struggling with alarming air quality!
Air quality in Stralsund and all of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is an important issue for the population. The current report from the Baltic Sea newspaper, based on the latest measurements from July 13, 2025, shows that air quality is assessed based on the levels of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. Above all, the focus is on fine dust emissions, especially PM10 particles.
Measuring stations such as Stralsund-Knieperdamm record fine dust particles every hour, with the limit value for PM10 being 50 particles per cubic meter. This may be exceeded a maximum of 35 times during the year. Current data from Germany shows that annual average PM10 values are now between 15 and 20 µg/m³ and have fallen significantly since the 1990s Federal Environment Agency communicates.
Current challenges
The health effects of air pollutants should not be underestimated. According to new surveys by the German environmental aid Pollution from fine dust and nitrogen dioxide is harmful to health almost everywhere in Germany, with the WHO limit value for fine dust being exceeded at 99% of the measuring stations. In order to meet the requirements, the DUH is calling for the federal government to adjust the limit values by the beginning of 2025.
The problem becomes particularly pressing when you consider that 240,000 premature deaths occur every year in the EU due to fine dust. Even in Stralsund, certain recommendations were made on days with poor measurements, because sensitive people should avoid physical exertion outdoors if the air quality is “poor”.
Causes and outlook
The causes of fine dust pollution are diverse, ranging from traffic and industry to agricultural practices. Natural phenomena such as volcanic eruptions and forest fires also contribute to pollution. The Measurements show that the values are particularly high in metropolitan areas, which is not only due to human activities. Weather conditions can also lead to large fluctuations in fine dust concentrations, such as in dry winters or hot summers.
The government is called upon to take clear measures to reduce emissions in order to sustainably improve air quality and protect the health of people in the region. Awareness of air quality and its impact on health will be crucial in the coming years to protect future generations.