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German government sued over toxic air pollution
3rd October 2022
A group of German residents are suing their government over "dangerously" high air pollution levels.
They claim that the government is failing in its duty to protect their health by not doing enough to reduce air pollution. In Germany, just like the UK, air pollution often far exceeds what the World Health Organisation sets as acceptable limits.
In the BBC report - German government sued over toxic air pollution - the human rights case for clean air is set out.
The video below is a Channel 4 special on air pollution in the UK, focusing on the impact on our health.
Liz Blamire
Liz is the current tutor2u subject lead for Health and Social Care. She is a former NHS midwife, who has worked in community, birth centre and acute hospital settings. Liz is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, who has taught Health and Social Care in FE and secondary schools, where she was a successful HOD. Liz is an experienced senior examiner and author.
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