Air quality in Paris: Monitoring agency reports significant improvement over 10 years

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Air pollution has declined significantly in Paris and the Île-de-France region since 2012. However, European regulations based on World Health Organization thresholds are far from being met. Breathing is easier in Paris. AirParif, an independent air quality monitoring organization in the Île-de-France region, published a report on Wednesday, August 27, welcoming the improvement in air quality in the capital. Between 2012 and 2022, carbon dioxide…