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Bucharest sees significant pollution levels due to residential heating, traffic

October 28, 2024

The air quality in Bucharest significantly deteriorated during the weekend of October 26-27 due to increased pollution. The situation was similar on Monday morning, with air sensors indicating high pollution levels.

Specialists state that residential heating systems have had a major impact on this issue, according to results presented by the Aer Live app. Traffic also contributes to pollution, especially during the cold season, when people use cars more frequently than bicycles or scooters,...

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