Pic: Steve HumphreysEnvironmental experts are “concerned” about air pollution in some areas of Dublin, as harmful nitrogen dioxide levels rise post-lockdown. Martin Fitzpatrick, principal environmental health officer with Dublin City Council, heads up the air quality monitoring and noise control unit. “Everyone wants to talk about air pollution, but we’re looking at air quality. Mr Kenny said the recent annual air quality report from the EPA had shown how road pollution levels dropped dramatically during the lockdown. Commenting on the new initiative, Dublin’s Lord Mayor Hazel Chu said: “Environmental air quality is an issue that affects everyone, especially people who live in cities.

Source: Irish Independent May 18, 2021 18:19 UTC