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How bad is UK air pollution? (VIDEO)

01-Mar-2016

Key points from article :

Market towns as well as big cities regularly breaking EU nitrogen dioxide limits.

Problem similar to 1950s smog – but is invisible.

Simulation shows canyon effect trapping vehicle pollutants between tall buildings.

Linked to heart and lung disease as well as strokes.

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Alan Andrews

Climate Change Director at Ecojustice Canada

Frank Kelly

Director of the Environmental Research Group at King's College London.

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Respiratory Disease