Environment

Traffic Pollution Risks

Posted on: Fri 28 Jul 2017

Living too close to the road could be costing your health. Traffic-related air pollution has been identified as a risk to those living in developments near transport hubs. Senior Research Fellow Christine Cowie explained the risks to Jennie Lenman and Ian Newton on  Breakfast. 

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