🇪🇺Netherlands
Air Quality in Amsterdam
Amsterdam's compact urban design and cycling culture help reduce emissions, but shipping and construction contribute to pollution.
📊 AQI Monitoring
The Netherlands uses RIVM monitoring with EAQI standards. Amsterdam has 12+ monitoring stations.
Standard: European Air Quality Index (EAQI)
⚠️ Key Pollutants
- Shipping emissions in port areas
- Construction dust
- Road traffic NO2
Local Regulations
Amsterdam Milieuzone restricts older vehicles. Zero-emission zone planned for 2030.
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Indoor Air Quality Tips for Amsterdam
- ✓Use RIVM Luchtkwaliteit for forecasts
- ✓Indoor plants complement mechanical filtration
- ✓Seal windows facing busy roads
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