Copenhagen – According to the latest update of the European cities air quality index by the European Environment Agency (EEA), Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, ranks 709th out of 761 cities, making it the lowest in air quality. In contrast, Stockholm, Reykjavik, and Helsinki are recognized as the cleanest cities in Europe regarding air quality.
The EEA evaluates air quality based on the concentration of PM 2.5 particles and the levels of nitrogen dioxide and ozone over the past two years.
The highest rankings in air quality are predominantly held by cities from Finland, Sweden, and Norway. In comparison, Slovenia’s Ljubljana and Maribor are positioned at 709th and 589th, respectively.
As the country’s central hub, Ljubljana faces significant traffic congestion, compounded by daily commuter movements. Emissions from motorized traffic, particularly diesel vehicles, severely impact air quality, a situation exacerbated during the heating season due to individual heating systems. (July 5)













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