[PDF] air pollutants uk

These include fine particulate matter (PM2. 5), coarse particulate matter (PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO
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  • What are the main air pollutants in the UK?

    Air pollution is the United Kingdom's biggest environmental health threat, with outdoor pollutants estimated to contribute towards 40,000 excess premature deaths per year, costing the UK economy upwards of £20 billion (US $25 billion) annually.

  • How bad is UK air pollution?

    Overall, across 2022, carbon dioxide emissions in the transport sector increased by an estimated 3.8% (4.2 Mt) from 2021, with it remaining the largest emitting sector in the UK, accounting for 34.0% of carbon dioxide emissions in 2022.

  • What is the biggest pollutant in the UK?

    Road vehicles are the leading cause of London's air pollution, generating half of the nitrogen oxides and particulate matter that clog the air and seep into our lungs, according to TfL. They cause congestion — costing the capital billions of pounds a year — and, by emitting carbon dioxide, contribute to climate change.
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