Dispatches investigates Air Pollution

October 20, 2016 in Local Issues

Whilst looking into the causes of poor air quality, I came across this report from Channel 4 dispatches. It's really worth a watch, it's a shocking report into Air quality in the UK and who is affected by it the most.

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.