Amsterdam has the highest number of places where air pollution exceeds European standards. In four of the investigated ten blocks allow measurements show high values for nitrogen dioxide.
This is evident from nationwide study by Friends of the Earth which will be announced Wednesday. The organization makes use of residents who have hung measuring devices in their street. For the report, residents along with Friends for one year air pollution measured in their hometown. This happened almost sixty places in the country. Eleven points the statutory standard was exceeded.
Stadhouderskade
Along with The Hague, Amsterdam has the dubious honor to introduce to the list of most polluted points. The worst is the situation regarding the air quality at the Stadhouderskade. Averaged over all measurement points, the concentration in Amsterdam, also the highest of all cities: 39 micrograms per cubic meter.
Along with The Hague, Amsterdam has the dubious honor to introduce to the list of most polluted points. The worst is the situation regarding the air quality at the Stadhouderskade. Averaged over all measurement points, the concentration in Amsterdam, also the highest of all cities: 39 micrograms per cubic meter.
Friends of the Earth is concerned about the lack of action. "Every year thousands of people die from unhealthy air. Municipalities and the government should really take drastic measures," says Anne Knol, campaign manager mobility of Friends of the Earth.
The main roads through the center show the highest values. In addition to the Stadhouderskade, also gave points in Valkenburger State's Nassaukade and Wibautstraat see far too high values.
Often by bicycle or train
Resident Manu Hartsuyker the air quality measured in the Valkenburgerstraat, one of the busiest streets in Amsterdam. "The cars are snoring of my bedroom window and what I suspected has now become very clear. The air is very unhealthy view of the growing traffic on this street, the air quality will only get worse.." In Valkenburgstraat was the concentration of nitrogen dioxide at 45 micrograms per cubic meter. That is well above the legal limit of 40 micrograms per cubic meter.
According to Knol, action should be taken. "We can continue to talk about it, but everyone knows what to do: cleaner cars, softer ride and more often by bicycle or train that is much better for our health, but also for the climate and the quality of life in the. city."
In Amsterdam has been an environmental zone for trucks force. In the coming years are also the most polluting taxis, vans, buses, pleasure boats and scooters banned from the city. This Amsterdam put good steps, says Friends of the Earth. "Unfortunately, the major category that contributes most to air pollution, the passenger, still spared.
The main roads through the center show the highest values. In addition to the Stadhouderskade, also gave points in Valkenburger State's Nassaukade and Wibautstraat see far too high values.
Often by bicycle or train
Resident Manu Hartsuyker the air quality measured in the Valkenburgerstraat, one of the busiest streets in Amsterdam. "The cars are snoring of my bedroom window and what I suspected has now become very clear. The air is very unhealthy view of the growing traffic on this street, the air quality will only get worse.." In Valkenburgstraat was the concentration of nitrogen dioxide at 45 micrograms per cubic meter. That is well above the legal limit of 40 micrograms per cubic meter.
According to Knol, action should be taken. "We can continue to talk about it, but everyone knows what to do: cleaner cars, softer ride and more often by bicycle or train that is much better for our health, but also for the climate and the quality of life in the. city."
In Amsterdam has been an environmental zone for trucks force. In the coming years are also the most polluting taxis, vans, buses, pleasure boats and scooters banned from the city. This Amsterdam put good steps, says Friends of the Earth. "Unfortunately, the major category that contributes most to air pollution, the passenger, still spared.
By Editors watchword: B MARC Kruyswijk Photo: Floris Lok
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