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The dispute over particulate matter and nitrogen oxide in Stuttgart continues: The most well-known nitrogen oxide and particulate matter measuring station in all of Germany has fallen victim to the diesel battle in the German city. It was set on fire by unknown perpetrators on Saturday and was completely destroyed as a result and can no longer provide any data. The police are mediating and looking for witnesses; the Baden-Württemberg State Environmental Agency considers a technical cause to be unlikely. The damage caused is worth more than 200,000 euros.
The pollutant measuring station in Stuttgart measured the highest nitrogen values nationwide
The measuring station at Stuttgart's Neckartor became known because it measured the highest pollutant levels nationwide, approximately more than 70 micrograms of nitrogen dioxide per m³ of air. For comparison, the maximum permitted limit values are 40 micrograms of nitrogen dioxide per m³ of air. The state capital has been dealing with this problem for yearsFight air pollution. Although pollution from fine dust was reduced thanks to various measures, the results were not sufficient for the authorities.
After a vote, the local administrative court and the Federal Administrative Court decided to introduce a driving ban in the Stuttgart environmental zone from the beginning of January 2019. This makes Stuttgart the first German city with a diesel ban for vehicles with emissions standards of 1 to 4. In the big city alone, the measure affects around 35 - 40% of all cars. But that's not the end, because in the middle of the year it should be checked whether the situation has improved and if not, then the driving ban will also apply to cars with emissions standard 5.
Nitrogen dioxide measuring station in Stuttgart became a symbol of the diesel dispute
The decision led to demonstrations by both supporters and opponentsreported environmental protection measuresto speak up. While environmentalists pointed to studies by the EU Environment Agency regarding the increasing number of premature deaths, the diesel drivers had published a statement from around a hundred German pulmonologists who questioned these premature deaths. The measuring station that was damaged on Saturday was considered a symbol of the dispute. This arson attack also led to a debate: while some welcomed it, others could not hide their outrage.
The debate for and against driving bans was also simmering in other German cities: In Mainz and Cologne, the respective administrative courts, like in Stuttgart, decided in favor of air pollution control plans, but so far they have refrained from driving bans there.
