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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