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Tag Archives: Belfast
‘Dangerously high’ levels of air pollution found in Northern Ireland
Poisonous air across Northern Ireland is contributing to illness and early death for many people, it has been claimed. The stark warning comes as an investigation into air quality in Belfast revealed “dangerously high” levels of pollutants. Levels of nitrogen … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Pollution, Belfast, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Northern Ireland, UK
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Belfast bonfires pollution ‘double recommended limit’
Dozens of bonfires lit across Belfast on the Eleventh Night saw dangerous air pollution reach more than double internationally accepted levels. Pollution in the city began to rise after 10pm on Tuesday and peaked at midnight before dropping and then … Continue reading
Belfast air pollution levels ‘among the worst in UK’
Air pollution levels in Belfast have been branded among the worst in the UK, with one monitoring station breaching EU legal limits for three years in a row. The station at Stockman’s Lane recorded an annual average nitrogen dioxide reading … Continue reading
Air pollution levels soar in Belfast, Londonderry, Armagh and Newry
Northern Ireland, London, the South East and Eastern regions are experiencing very high levels of pollutants known as particulate matter, or PMs, which come from sources such as traffic emissions, in particular diesel engines. High levels of air pollution are … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Pollution, Armagh, Belfast, Derry, Newry, Northern Ireland
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Department warns of high pollution levels in Belfast and Londonderry
High levels of air pollution are being monitored by Department of Environment officials in Belfast and Londonderry. Moderate levels are also being recorded in towns across Northern Ireland. The department said “elevated levels” of pollution are likely to continue for … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Pollution, Belfast, Derry, Northern Ireland
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Fossil fuel pollution kills 553 people in Northern Ireland every year, claims expert
Air pollution linked to fossil fuels is responsible for the deaths of 553 deaths across Northern Ireland every year, a shocking new report has revealed. A Belfast medical expert has called on health organisations to phase out their investment in … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Pollution, Belfast, fossil fuels, Northern Ireland, UK
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Recirculated air pollution descends on Derry
High levels of air pollution have been recorded in Derry. The Department of Environment say it is currently monitoring high levels of particulate matter in the city – as well as in Belfast, Newry, Lisburn and Armagh. “The pollution is … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, Armagh, Belfast, Carbon Monoxide CO, Derry, Lisburn, Newry, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Northern Ireland, Ozone O3, PM10, PM2.5, Sulfur Dioxide SO2
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When temperatures drop, pollution levels can soar
On the 5 and 6 March air pollution reached the maximum value of 10 on the UK’s air pollution index – levels where the public are advised to reduce strenuous outdoor physical activity. The easterly air flow that bought cold … Continue reading
