ENVIRONMENT REPORT | Urbanisation and population growth, and the associated increases in transport demand and energy consumption, will likely result in increased emissions and poorer air quality despite the current air quality management frameworks in place. A new report from Environment Justice Australia shows that 3000 people die prematurely from air pollution each year. The impacts of air pollution currently falls predominantly on the poor and disadvantaged. People living in close proximity to major roads, or large industrial facilities are particularly affected, as are many people in rural areas.
Posted on: Wed, 28 May 2014 23:47:33 +0000
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