With air pollution being a critical issue in the UK, comprehensive updates to environmental regulations are set for implementation in 2025. These changes stem from Public Health England's findings, indicating that air pollution is responsible for approximately 36,000 deaths annually. In alignment with the World Health Organization's standards, the UK government aims to reduce the legal limits on harmful pollutants, particularly PM2.5. This initiative includes stricter fines for industries exceeding emission limits, retrofitting older machinery, and promoting green technologies to enhance compliance and protect public health.
With fine particulate matter linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, new regulations will lower the legal limit for PM2.5 concentrations, making the air we breathe significantly safer.
According to Public Health England, exposure to highly polluted air can compound over time, resulting in long-term health concerns. Studies show that poor air quality contributes to around 36,000 deaths annually.
The act introduced quality targets that are mandatory and legally binding to reduce pollution and safeguard the environment. In 2025, the next step comes into play, focusing on industrial and urban emissions.
Businesses are being shepherded towards investing in greener technologies to attain a newer level of compliance, with the support of policymakers, to improve public health.
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