Environmental issues in the United Kingdom

Environmental issues in the United Kingdom

Issues

Air pollution/pollution

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In 2014 the UK risked to get £300m fines a year and the European Commission legal proceedings for failing to reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution from traffic, despite 15 years of warnings. The UK air pollution causes 29,000 early deaths annually. Air pollution causes cancer, heart attacks and underdeveloped lungs for children.[1] This is a serious crisis.

Climate change

According to Nicholas Stern the flooding and storms in UK in 2014 were clear signs of climate change. Author of the 2006 Stern Review said 2013-2014 weather is part of international pattern and demonstrates urgent need to cut carbon emissions.[2]

Litter

Royal Mail rubber band

Waste

Food waste in the United Kingdom

Soil contamination

References

  1. ↑ Air pollution: European commission launches legal action against the UK The Guardian John Vidal 20 February 2014
  2. ↑ Flooding and storms in UK are clear signs of climate change, says Lord Stern The Guardian 13 February 2014

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