Sensors show increased air pollution linked to school pick-up and drop-off
The data is in from air quality sensors placed outside three primary schools in Bury.
Categories: pollution
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Bury Council approves Clean Air Plan for Greater Manchester
Bury Council’s cabinet has approved Greater Manchester’s final Clean Air Plan to tackle the problem of air pollution on local roads, which contributes towards at least 1,200 deaths per year in the city-region.
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Pollution monitors installed outside Bury schools
Air quality sensors will be installed outside Bury’s schools to monitor how pollution concentrations are influenced by the school run.
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No idling – our children’s air is too important
Council leaders have urged the Government to take measures to tackle the health threat caused by engine idling, especially outside schools.
