Air Quality in Paris
Paris faces significant air quality challenges due to traffic density and urban heat. The city has implemented low emission zones (ZFE) to reduce pollution.
📊 AQI Monitoring
Paris uses the European Air Quality Index (EAQI) with real-time monitoring across 70+ stations operated by Airparif.
Standard: European Air Quality Index (EAQI)
⚠️ Key Pollutants
- NO2 from traffic
- PM2.5 from heating
- Ozone in summer
Local Regulations
France's Crit'Air vignette system restricts high-polluting vehicles. Paris ZFE bans older diesel vehicles.
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