Air pollution controls weaker for larger emitters, research finds

Diesel generators allowed to emit 48 times more nitrogen oxides than gas boilers producing same amount of energyAir pollution controls in some sectors are much weaker than others, researchers have found.A recent study looked at legal requirements for nitrogen oxides. These come from engine exhausts, flues and chimneys and include health-harming nitrogen dioxide. This is a pollutant that many UK cities struggle to control. Continue reading...