The weather and the recent fires continue to “favor the formation of ozone,” according to AtmoSud. Bouches-du-Rhône remains home to heavy pollution
The weather and recent fires continue to “favor the formation of ozone,” according to AtmoSud.
Bouches-du-Rhône continues to be a place of heavy pollution. The ozone pollution warning procedure takes place for the third consecutive day on Saturday in Bouches-du-Rhône, resulting in restrictive measures, including those on roads, the prefecture announced.
screen Screenshot from the Atmo South website, August 8, 2020, showing the concentration of ozone pollution.
screenshot / South Atmo
The weather and recent fires in the department “favor the formation of ozone,” according to AtmoSud, the regional air quality monitoring agency. Road junction open on Saturdays, the Bouches-du-Rhône prefecture imposes a reduction in the maximum permitted speed of 20 km/h (over 70 km/h) and an electrical connection to the quay for maritime and river boats.
Reduce physical activity
The main industrial emitters of volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides are also subject to restrictions and must control their emissions “as prescribed by their prefectural orders, issued under the environmental protection code related to the ICPE regulation” (Environmental Classified Plant), details the prefecture in press release.
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The prefecture is also recommended to reduce physical and sports activities (including competitions), or, for those who are vulnerable, prioritize short activities, avoiding going out in the afternoon. The alert level was also raised in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Vaucluse on Saturday.
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Date updated: August 8, 2020, 07:58
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