Brittany is still in the throes, this Saturday March 26, 2022, at a strong episode of air pollution to fine particles. The reason: since Thursday, “we have sunshine which raises the concentration of ozone in the air a little, then noted Gaël Lefeuvre, director of Air breizh (organization approved to measure the air). But above all, we have seen an increase in ammonia” pollutant from agricultural activities. Gold, “It is an important precursor of fine particles. »
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Air bulletin of 03/26/2022 for the Brittany region.
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For an ATMO index in your territory: https://t.co/hekX1XYpiY #QualiteAir #AASQA pic.twitter.com/PPrmbADcRC— Air Breizh (@Air_Breizh) March 26, 2022
2,000 premature deaths in Brittany each year
Fine particles which, in the long term, favor cancers and cardiovascular diseases and are responsible for at least 2,000 premature deaths each year, in the region. Every spring, the Brittanythe first agricultural region of France is indeed affected by major waves of ammonia pollution, when spreading mineral and organic fertilizers (slurry) to fertilize the soil.
The prefectures of the various departments have decided to reduce the speed by 20 km / h on the departmental and 2×2 lanes, since Thursday March 24. A differentiated circulation could even be implemented in Rennes by the end of the weekend.
Precautionary measures for health
In the meantime, intense physical and sporting activities are not recommended for vulnerable people (pregnant women, infants and young children, people over 65, asthmatics, suffering from cardiovascular pathologies, heart or respiratory failure) or sensitive people (diabetics or immunocompromised, people suffering from neurological conditions or at risk of heart, respiratory, infectious disease, etc. Note that it is still advisable to air the premises for 15 minutes, morning and evening, or to continue to ventilate them.
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