International Day of Clean Air for blue skies was designated on the 7th of September by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019. The day is to emphasize the improvement of air quality and the protection of human health.
With the theme of this year's Day of Clean Air, "The Air We Share," the United Nations wants to make people aware that air pollution knows no national borders and that we are all jointly responsible for the good condition of the air.
Environment Minister Madis Kallas Madis Kallas is an Estoniani politician. notes on Wednesday's International Clean Air Day that all internationally agreed air quality requirements are accomplished in Estonia.
"If in the upcoming cold season, the country has to make difficult decisions to ensure people's livelihood, which may harm the quality of our air, these solutions can be short-term and temporary. The state must continue to work with sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions, such as the transition to renewable energy, to give people confidence in the future," said Kallas.
According to Reet Pruul, advisor to the Department of Ambient Air and Radiation of the Ministry of the Environment, when choosing home heating systems and stoves, it is worthwhile to monitor their efficiency and give preference to models that save money and protect health.
On Wednesday's Day of Clean Air, the Ministry of the Environment and the Nõmme Administrative district in the SW of Tallinn Tallinn, the largest city and capital of Estonia (population 440 000). (pop. 37,000). district administration will organize a discussion round in cooperation, which will take place from 15-17 in the Nõmme Administrative district in the SW of Tallinn Tallinn, the largest city and capital of Estonia (population 440 000). (pop. 37,000). building at Valdeku 13. Among others, the head of the Department of Ambient Air and Radiation of the Ministry of the Environment, Heidi Koger, and councilor Reet Pruul will be present.