Air quality in Montenegro is good, experts say. The problem, however, lies in regional differences and seasonal variation. While we are able to fill up our lungs with fresh air in spring and summer on the coast and in the north, the air becomes problematic as soon as the heating season starts.“In Podgorica we are beginning to see a slight trend of rising air pollution levels. Experts explain that this is because Podgorica has grown steadily over the last 10 years, resulting in an increase in the number of people, cars and buildings. It’s not possible to find a solution overnight, because just as pollution affects us and nature in the long run, so do we need to plan measures in the long run so as to reduce it,” says Olivera Kujundžić of the Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism in an interview with the EU Info Centre.Long-term plans to reduce pollution can only be made on the basis of clear and accurate air quality reports. These are prepared by the Centre for Ecotoxicological Testing (CETI), which monitors air quality at any time of the day using 10 automatic monitoring stations, which are deployed at pre-defined locations throughout Montenegro. These stations monitor the concentration of harmful substances in the air.
