It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas, as well as cement production. Nitrogen dioxideThe gas nitrogen dioxide (NO2) comes from burning fossil fuels, car exhaust emissions and the use of nitrogen-based fertilisers used in agriculture. According to the World Health Organization, a third of deaths from stroke, lung cancer and heart disease can be linked to air pollution. As well as this, almost one in 10 lung cancer cases in the UK are caused by air pollution. Deaths from pollutionAround seven million people die prematurely because of air pollution every year.

Source: Daily Mail May 26, 2021 17:21 UTC