Air polution CV, really that bad?

Apetondr · 2024-12-07T15:02:57+01:00

Explore air pollution concerns in Cape Verde, focusing on Sal and Boa Vista. Find insights on everyday life and environmental impacts.

Apetondr Member

Member since 03 December 2024

ApetondrMember07 December 2024 13:02:57

Hello everyone,

While researching the topic of moving to CV I came across the topic of air quality, various sites indicate unhealthy excesses of air pollution levels mainly due to dust flying from the desert. Is the air polluted? I am especially interested in Sal and Boa Vista

CVAngelo Serial expat

Member since 19 June 2011

CVAngeloSerial expat08 December 2024 00:43:41

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Hello everyone,
While researching the topic of moving to CV I came across the topic of air quality, various sites indicate unhealthy excesses of air pollution levels mainly due to dust flying from the desert. Is the air polluted? I am especially interested in Sal and Boa Vista - @Apetondr

The air in Cape Verde is not polluted in the sense of toxic particles from burning of fossil fuels or industrial outputs. However from December through February there are indeed high levels of dust particles blown here from the Sahara. It is called "bruma seca" which literally means "dry mist". It is not toxic, but I would imagine that it could irritate those who are susceptible to asthma. Otherwise it is completely harmless.

Angelo