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Millions across UK to receive texts warning of air pollution in their area
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Environmental Secretary Angela Eagle said the government wants people to have ‘clear, reliable information’ about air pollution Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in Please refresh your browser to be logged in Environmental Secretary Angela Eagle said the government wants people to have ‘clear, reliable information’ about air pollution From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
Sir Chris Whitty, England’s chief medical officer, said: "Air pollution is an extremely important, solvable health problem that causes ill health throughout the life course, from poor pregnancy outcomes through childhood lung disease to causing long-term health conditions including cancers, heart disease and stroke.
Officials said the service delivers on a Government commitment set out in the environmental improvement plan to enhance access to air pollution data and help citizens protect their health. Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle said: "We want everyone to have access to clear, reliable information about the air they breathe.
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- Environmental Secretary Angela Eagle said the government wants people to have ‘clear, reliable information’ about air pollution Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically…
- Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle said: "We want everyone to have access to clear, reliable information about the air they breathe.
- Officials said the service delivers on a Government commitment set out in the environmental improvement plan to enhance access to air pollution data and help citizens protect their health.
- Sir Chris Whitty, England’s chief medical officer, said: "Air pollution is an extremely important, solvable health problem that causes ill health throughout the life course, from poor pregnancy outcomes through…
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