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Air Quality in Barcelona
Barcelona's Mediterranean location and port activities influence air quality. The Superblocks project aims to reduce traffic pollution.
📊 AQI Monitoring
Catalonia uses ICQA alongside national and EU standards, with data from Generalitat de Catalunya.
Standard: European Air Quality Index (EAQI)
⚠️ Key Pollutants
- Port shipping emissions
- Traffic NO2
- Sea salt aerosols
Local Regulations
ZBE (Zona de Baixes Emissions) restricts older vehicles. Expanding low emission areas.
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