What's wrong with the air in Kyiv and why the whole city has yellow marks: the ecologist explained

What are the health risks of dirty air and when will the situation change.

In Kyiv, the state of atmospheric air quality has worsened. A “yellow” or medium level of pollution with harmful impurities was recorded almost throughout the city. In some places, there is even an overestimation of harmful substances in the air.

It is worth noting that such a condition of the air in the capital has been recorded for more than the first day, and in the morning the city is covered with thick fog.

Because of this, city authorities usually recommend limiting walking outside, physical work and sports, people are advised to drink more water.

TSN.ua found out what is happening to the air in Kyiv and where the harmful impurities came from.

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