We want to hear from people who monitor air quality data and inspect other forms of pollution locally. Get in touch with us here The issue of air pollution has recently been thrust into the news after the UK government lost court cases over illegally dirty air. It has been estimated that poor air quality contributes to the shortening of the lives of around 40,000 people a year. Councils are required to monitor the air quality in their district under the Environment Act 1995. Local authorities must conduct regular reviews and assessments and submit their findings to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Continue reading...
Do you work tackling air pollution for a council? Share your experience with us
24. srpna 2017 19:37
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/aug/24/air-pollution-for-a-council-share-your-experience-with-us
Zdroj: The Guardian