We often assume that our industries are the greatest sources of air pollution, but in Ireland most air pollution comes from household solid fuel burning. In 2022, poor air quality took 1700* lives in Ireland and is thus one of our greatest health risks.
*Data taken from the European Environment Agency using the following scenario for reference -
Sensitivity: WHO 2021 AQG but CF=0 for NO2 and PM2.5; SOMO10 included.
Sensitivity: WHO 2021 AQG but CF=0 for NO2 and PM2.5; SOMO10 included.
Video developed as part of the FAIR project by Irish Doctors for the Environment.