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Ecologists in Action, the Regional Federation of Neighbourhood Associations of Madrid and the Association for the Defense of Public Health in Madrid claim that air pollution in Madrid in 2007 exceeded legal limits for health protection





http://www. ecologistasenaccion.org / spip.php? article10775

..... In relation to nitrogen dioxide (NO2), the annual limit value established by law for 2007 was set at 46 ug/m3. The recorded data indicate that the legal limit value for 2007 was exceeded in 5 stations of the Community of Madrid: Alcorcón (71 mg/m3) , Coslada (56), Getafe (53), Alcobendas (51) and Leganés (47 ).....





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But What is nitrogen dioxide (NO2)?


Nitrogen dioxide is part of a group of gaseous pollutants that occur as a result of road traffic and other processes of burning fossil fuels.
His presence in the air contributes to the formation and modification of other air pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter as well as the emergence of acid rain.

What affects the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) to human health?


Studies of human populations indicate that the long-term exposure to NO2 at levels currently found in Europe, can cause decreased lung function and increased risk of respiratory symptoms like bronchitis acute cough and phlegm, especially in children. Although some studies have established a relationship between exposure to NO2 and mortality, are still insufficient evidence to conclude that the effects on mortality are attributable specifically to the long-term exposure to NO2.

few controlled human exposure studies have shown that NO2 alone causes acute health effects. Due to the complex relationships between ambient air concentrations of NO2, particulate matter and ozone, studies in human populations have failed to isolate the possible effects of NO2.

There are several studies showing that exposure to NO2aumenta allergic response to inhaled pollens.

is believed that people with asthma and children in general are more vulnerable to exposure to NO2.

No evidence for the existence of a threshold of exposure below which NO2por is not expected to have any effect on health.

How we are exposed to nitrogen dioxide (NO2)?

cars in Europe and in some places, the energy production are the main causes of air pollution by NO2.

individual exposure to mainly NO2depende local field concentrations. However, it also can be affected by sources of indoor pollutants such as smoke snuff and gas stoves or gas heaters without ventilation.

populations living near busy roads are particularly vulnerable and affected by pollution with NO2 . Some studies show that short-term exposure to peak concentrations can increase respiratory allergic reactions. Although some studies have established a relationship between exposure to NO2y mortality, are still insufficient evidence to conclude that the effects on mortality attributable specifically to the long-term exposure to NO2.

Conclusions on nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

nitrogen dioxide (NO2) gas is an air pollutant that is a result of road traffic and other processes of burning fossil fuels. For this reason, relating particularly to populations living near busy roads.
NO2 exposure at levels currently observed in Europe, can cause decreased lung function and increase the risk of respiratory problems, especially in children. The short-term exposure to peak levels may increase respiratory allergic reactions.
Since the presence of NO2 is intimately connected with the formation or presence of other air pollutants is not known whether long-term exposure to relatively low concentrations of NO2 alone can affect mortality or the development of disease.
Since adverse effects have been observed within a range of exhibitions including the current value indicative of the WHO for a year, it is advisable to maintain or lower that value.

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Alcorcón is the most polluted city in nitrogen dioxide in the Community of Madrid.
already said the chic @ s of SAVE THE PARK.

Photodissociation of nitrogen dioxide by sunlight produces nitric oxide and ozone in the troposphere, the greenhouse gas.

......... for Ecologists in Action, the Regional Federation of Neighbourhood Associations of Madrid and the Association for the Defence of Public Health Madrid, are urgently needed strong action to address this serious public health problem caused by excessive car traffic. Therefore, it is necessary: \u200b\u200b

• Develop and implement a Sustainable Mobility Plan for the Community of Madrid making it a priority to reduce pollution and the impacts of the current transport model.

• Moratorium on new roads and highways provided both by the Community of Madrid in the Road Plan for 2007-2011, as the Ministry of Development.

• Park and Ride stations in the metropolitan area public transportation.

• segregated bus lanes on all roads of access to capital.

• Set a speed limit of 80 km / h in the metropolitan area of \u200b\u200bMadrid, as has begun to do in Barcelona and many European cities.

• Incorporate public transport vehicles electrical rail and buses low-polluting fuel-efficient.

• sustainable mobility plans for each municipality, which enhance the use of the bicycle, pedestrian mobility, and discourage car use.

In this blog I share the information campaign undertaken by Ecologists in Action.
hope that the City of Alcorcón undertake appropriate actions to try to stop this progression of pollution in our town.

course with its Environmental Policy based on the construction of car parks, cultural centers and urban planning desmesuarados difficult to have it.

will see that we propose from the Blogosphere of Alcorcón. For the moment

Cycle path to Madrid! Ya!