Public health experts warn proposed environmental rules could weaken air pollution standards
Public health specialists say revised environmental legislation could let ministers override air quality protections, risking more pollution-related deaths.
Public health specialists are warning that proposed new environmental rules could allow governments to circumvent air pollution standards. According to a document from the Public Health Communications Centre, the revised Natural Environment Bill would enable ministers to override air quality standards under certain circumstances. The experts say these protections—currently considered essential baselines—could be compromised.
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Air quality ‘bottom lines’ in danger of no longer being bottom lines, public health specialists warn
Public health specialists are warning proposed new environmental rules will make it easier for governments to circumvent air pollution standards, potentially leading to more deaths from air pollution. In a document created by the Public Health Communications Centre (PHCC), the…