In
2017 London saw some of the highest levels of pollution ever recorded
in the city, prompting the Mayor of London to issue, for the first time, a warning:
In
2017 London saw some of the highest levels of pollution ever recorded
in the city, prompting the Mayor of London to issue, for the first time,
a warning:
Today the shameful state of London’s toxic air has meant that I am
forced to trigger the first ‘very high’ air pollution alert under my new
comprehensive alert system.
People suffering from respiratory illnesses were also warned not to do any strenuous exercise outside.
This is the highest level of alert and everyone – from the most
vulnerable to the physically fit – may need to take precautions to
protect themselves from the filthy air.
The most harmful pollutant is called PM 2.5, a particle found in
smoke and soot. It can stick to the lungs, causing build up, and the
development of long term health problems like chronic lung disease and
asthma.
According to the Environment Protection Agency, more than 35.5 micrograms per cubic metre of air can cause problems.
New research by The Eco Experts finds that the UK is fairly average when it comes to pollution, coming in at 81 out of 135 countries.
The study cross-referenced data for energy consumption, carbon
emissions, renewable energy contribution, totally energy supply, air
pollution levels and the number of deaths caused by poor air quality
levels.
Here's a map of their findings:
World
Saudi Arabia ranked first with the world’s largest carbon emissions,
and the highest recorded levels of pollution – even higher than China.
Coming in at second is Kuwait, followed by Qatar, Bahrain and the United
Arab Emirates. Many parts of Africa, such as Cameroon, Mozambique,
Ethiopia, and, Tanzania report very little air pollution.
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