Ourense's air exceeds EU, WHO pollution limits

Ourense's air quality exceeds the pollution limits recommended by the European Union and the World Health Organization, posing a health risk to residents. The city's levels of nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) surpass the recommended limits, despite complying with current Spanish regulations. This is because the Spanish standards are less strict than those of the EU and WHO, which Ourense must meet by 2030. Measurements from 2023 show that the city's air quality is among the worst in the region, primarily due to emissions from traffic and industry. The high levels of pollutants, especially PM2.5, can cause serious health problems.