Dublin Among World’s Best Cities for Air Quality, Revealed in Recent Report by IQAir
Dublin’s air quality stands out globally and it ranks top among best cities for air quality!
Amid Drop in Air Pollution Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, has emerged as one of the cleanest capital cities globally, boasting significantly reduced levels of harmful air pollution during the winter months of last year. Data compiled by IQAir, a Swiss company renowned for its air quality analysis, reveals a remarkable improvement in Dublin’s air quality, positioning it favourably among 120 major cities worldwide.
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Dublin – A Prime Destination Among the World’s Best Cities for Air Quality
Recent statistics indicate that Dubliners have been breathing some of the cleanest air globally, with the city securing sixth and eighth positions in the rankings last week, surpassing notable capitals like Bern and Osaka. Armen Araradian, spokesperson for IQAir North America, attributes this commendable achievement to several factors. Wet weather conditions, characteristic of Ireland, contribute to diluting pollution, while winds play a pivotal role in filtering out particulate matter.
Moreover, the cessation of wood and gas burning activities during the end of winter months has notably mitigated air pollution, with warming temperatures reducing the reliance on burning warmth methods that typically degrade air quality.
IQAir’s comprehensive annual reports on air quality underscore Dublin’s progress, with the city improving its ranking from 6,330 out of 7,812 metropolitan areas globally for clean air last year. The focus of pollution studies remains on fine particulate matter (PM2.5), deemed the deadliest form of air pollution due to its ability to enter the bloodstream, resulting in millions of premature deaths annually worldwide. The manager of IQAir’s air-quality scientific department,
Dr. Christi Chester-Schroeder, emphasises how the weather in Ireland affects PM2.5 concentrations. Major reductions in PM2.5 concentrations during specific months of 2023 were attributed to above-average rainfall and warmer temperatures, which reduce solid fuel burning emissions and facilitate the capture of PM2.5 particles by rainfall.
The data further reflects a consistent decrease in PM2.5 concentration levels in Ireland since 2019, reinforcing Ireland’s commitment to combating air pollution. With Dublin ranking prominently among global capitals for its clean air, attributed in part to its relatively smaller population size, Ireland continues to set a benchmark for sustainable urban living and environmental stewardship.
