Thursday, March 07, 2013

UK in court on air pollution levels


The government is facing a case in the UK Supreme Court later over its failure to cut air pollution in line with legal limits.

The government admits air quality laws will be breached in 15 regions until 2020.

Londoners will have to wait until 2025 for pollution to enter legal limits.

Pollution levels in affected areas are a health risk to people on many of Britain’s busiest streets, especially those with heart or lung problems.

See full Article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21691784