Low Emission Zone Leipzig 2 (IMAGE)

Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS)

Low Emission Zone Leipzig 2

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The study by LfULG and TROPOS shows that the concentrations of the carcinogenic combustion particles of diesel vehicles have been reduced by more than half. In contrast, the pollution with nitrogen oxides has remained nearly constant despite the modern diesel vehicles.

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Source: Leipzig Environmental Zone - final report, LfULG/TROPOS

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