Air pollution killed 550 people in Northern Ireland in one year
Air pollution problems experienced in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland resulting from residential solid fuel combustion has been attributed to 4% of annual deaths. A report by the North South Ministerial Council found that in the Republic of Ireland, 1,140 adults had died since 2011 from air pollution caused by residential solid fuel burning and is a major problem in rural areas.
Further action to control particulate emissions from other fossil fuels used in cars, public transport and power stations is much needed. “Pollution from coal and from road vehicles are the two main factors in air pollution in Northern Ireland.
Full story in the Belfast Telegraph
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