But in the age of the car, nitrogen dioxide levels, mainly caused by diesel and older petrol vehicles, regularly exceed legal limits. But in the age of the car, nitrogen dioxide (NO 2) levels, mainly caused by diesel and older petrol vehicles, regularly exceed legal limits. The hardware store owner had not been looking for a new vehicle, until he learned local officials were planning a new charge on the most polluting vehicles. If Britain could reduce air pollution to the limits recommended by the World Health Organization, it would prevent 17 000 premature births each year, according to the fund, which raises awareness of air pollution worldwide. "Three million working days are lost each year as a result of air pollution causing workers to become sick or taking time off to care for sick children," she said.

Source: News 24 March 15, 2021 19:52 UTC