No air pollution is safe

Um study, published by Health Effects Institute (), states that even low levels of air pollution can harm health.

North American researchers analyzed Canada – considered one of the cleanest countries in the world – and found that, each year, almost 8 Canadians are dying early due to air pollution.

The research concluded that it is not possible to identify a 'safe' level of air pollution. 

This means that governments must set targets in order to bring about ongoing reductions in pollution, rather than just setting fixed standards that are reviewed over a set period of time.​​

"These findings suggest that important health benefits can be gained from continued reductions in air pollution and stricter regulatory standards, including in countries such as Canada and the United Kingdom.“, said one of the study’s authors, Professor Michael Brauer. (The Guardian*)

The study could help governments think about future ways to manage air pollution.

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