The Dust Layer

Lignite Power Plants in Kosovo

26.12.2015 | Germia (supposed to be cleaner)

The current situation:

"Kosovo A (345 MW, 40 year old) in

poor condition and is the worst

single - point source of pollution in

Europe." - World Bank

"Renewables

should be developed but Kosovo has limited potential."

Conclusion:

The main source for air pollution was coal-burned power plant and traffic (old vehicles) in Kosovo.*

*http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4272484/

"It depends on which way the wind is blowing, when it comes this way I have to close all the windows because it smells terrible." - Julie

Where we want to focus on:

 

The Human Condition

 

 

What we thought we need to get / to research:

 

• Cancer rates of the region (to compare)
• Water tests (flasks)
• Analysis of breathing capacity to get more specific numbers
• Personal stories
• Suicide rates (mental health, living standard)
• Health conditions, health costs, connection towards the plant

 

Sources:

Julie C.

http://siteresources.worldbank.org/KOSOVOEXTN/Resources/297769-1329940905064/kosovo_slideshow.pdf

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4272484/

http://www3.epa.gov/pm/health.html

http://www.epa.ie/air/quality/standards/#.VpZOH1KquqQ