12 juin 2025|
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|6 months agoCanadian wildfire smoke reaches Switzerland, triggers health alerts
Swiss air quality deteriorates to unhealthy levels as smoke from Canadian forest fires crosses the Atlantic.
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Generated IllustrationKey Takeaways
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- Canadian wildfire smoke has reached Switzerland causing poor air quality
- PM2.5 particle concentration at Bern-Bollwerk station exceeded WHO guidelines by 10x
- Multiple Swiss locations including Basel-Binnigen and Payerne showed PM2.5 levels 5x above guidelines
By The Numbers
10x
WHO guideline value exceedance for PM2.5 in Bern
5x
WHO guideline value exceedance in Basel-Binnigen and Payerne
2.5
Micrometers - maximum diameter of concerning particulate matter
They Said
"These fine particles are a health risk primarily due to their small size. The fine particles can penetrate deep into the respiratory tract and even into the blood."