Black Section SeparatorIf people don’t comply with the ban on burning coal in the northwest, they will face fines of up to £1,000. There was an increase in air pollution over th

Black Section SeparatorIn smoke control zones, only smokeless fuels are allowed, as they can contain harmful gases and particles which can cause damaging health effects.

Black Section SeparatorHe said that smoke control areas are in place to control domestic particulate emissions from solid fuel burning and protect the public’s health and the qua

Black Section SeparatorThe Committee on Medical Effects of Air Pollution approved the Air Quality Index and banding system for use in the UK.

Black Section SeparatorSimilar to the pollen index, it uses an index between one and 10 to communicate air pollution levels.

Black Section Separator“Burning solid fuel in a smoke control area places the most vulnerable at greater risk, so it’s important that these control measures are continued in th

Black Section SeparatorIn the area, officers will be carrying out enforcement activities. If you don’t comply with the smoke control rules, there is a maximum penalty of £1,000.

Black Section SeparatorThe cold weather has made the problem worse in the northwest, according to Northern Ireland’s clean air champion.

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