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New points on the map
08. 03. 2021
Air
The Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMI) is currently installing new automatic monitoring stations (AMS) in localities not yet covered by monitoring as part of the project Improving the National Air Quality Monitoring Network.
There's something in the air
24. 02. 2021
Air
High concentrations of air pollutants have a significant impact on public health in Slovakia. Long-term exposure to dust particles increases the incidence of asthma, cardiovascular problems, lung diseases and consequently leads to premature death. However, despite improvements, the situation is still not good.
Slovakia is facing lawsuit for insufficient air quality protection
18. 02. 2021
Air
The European Commission is bringing an action against Slovakia to the European Court of Justice for exceeding the limit value for particulate matter and for failing to take appropriate measures to improve air quality.
How to behave in a smog situation
12. 02. 2021
Air
In the event of a short-term but extreme deterioration of air quality, the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute declares the so-called smog situation. When does it happen, how do you find out about it and what to do in case of a smog situation?
First year successfully behind us despite unpredictable obstacles
16. 12. 2020
Uncategorized
First year of LIFE IP - Air Quality Improvement project was meant for self-education and mapping. At the start of december, a second monitoring visit by NEEMO, organization responsible for monitoring LIFE projects, took place online due to COVID-19 situation.
Minister Budaj: People deserve true information about air quality
11. 11. 2020
Awareness
Unsatisfactory air quality in Slovakia can also stem from insufficient awareness. Minister of Environment Ján Budaj introduced new web application dnesdycham.sk, which aims to inform public on air quality in Slovakia in a simple, comprehensible way.
National reform plan identifies air quality issues in Slovakia
13. 10. 2020
Air
Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic presented the national reform plan titled "Modern and successful Slovakia" devised by the governmental analytic units. The document shall serve as basis for the recovery plan with aim to solve social and economic impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.
Effective air quality management 2020 conference is cancelled
28. 09. 2020
Uncategorized
Conference is cancelled and postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in infected cases.
Minister Budaj commemorates the International Day of Clean Air
07. 09. 2020
Air
The United Nations designated 7 September as the International Day of Clean Air. On the occasion, the Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic brought attention to air pollution and its impact on human health as well as planned legislative changes and measures taken to improve air quality in Slovakia.
Introducing national network of air quality managers
20. 08. 2020
Uncategorized
Meet the team ready to improve the air quality in Slovakia. Air Quality Manager positions were established to strengthen capacities and competencies of regional and local authorities and enhance the implementation of Air Quality Management Plans.
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