This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Saturday, 30 April 2022
The Air We Breathe?
97% of UK homes are currently affected by air pollution (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/28/dirty-air-affects-97-of-uk-homes-data-shows). Air pollution (carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and particulates) seems to get everywhere. It also damges the health of human populations and reduces longevity. The places in the UK with the worst levels of air pollution (well above WHO limits), are Slough, London and Leeds. Reducing air pollution, not only saves thr planet, it saves people as well. Transport policies need to change.
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