Home heating identified as main source of air pollution in Kysucké Nové Mesto

Slovakia's meteorological and environmental monitoring service SHMÚ has identified home heating as the primary producer of particulate matter pollution in Kysucké Nové Mesto, a town in northern Slovakia. The agency conducted a detailed analysis of all 15 operators of large and medium-sized stationary pollution sources operating in the district. SHMÚ is Slovakia's national hydrometeorological service responsible for weather forecasting and environmental monitoring, including air quality assessments. The finding highlights ongoing air quality challenges in Slovak towns during heating seasons, when residential wood and coal burning typically increases pollution levels.