Air pollution spikes to very high levels in English cities as fog traps emissions
Air pollution reached "very high" levels across urban parts of England on Monday, the Guardian reported, as still, foggy weather kept emissions trapped…
Air pollution reached "very high" levels across urban parts of England on Monday, the Guardian reported, as still, foggy weather kept emissions trapped after a weekend of fireworks and bonfires.
Government monitoring showed 11 sites, mainly in London and Greater Manchester, reached the highest band on its 10-point index for particulate matter in the 24 hours to 10 am. A further 27 sites recorded "high" levels across the capital, the north‑west, the Midlands, Yorkshire and the east of England.
Particles from fireworks and bonfires likely contributed to levels well above the World Health Organization’s daily guideline.
Why it matters
The surge pushes pollution above WHO’s daily guideline, exposing city residents to heightened health risks.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- The Guardian
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- England, Air, London, Greater Manchester
- Section
- Environment
- Figure cited
- A further 27 sites recorded “high” levels across the capital, the north-west, the Midlands, Yorkshire and the east of England. (The Guardian)
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