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German government sued over toxic air pollution
3rd October 2022
A group of German residents are suing their government over "dangerously" high air pollution levels.
They claim that the government is failing in its duty to protect their health by not doing enough to reduce air pollution. In Germany, just like the UK, air pollution often far exceeds what the World Health Organisation sets as acceptable limits.
In the BBC report - German government sued over toxic air pollution - the human rights case for clean air is set out.
The video below is a Channel 4 special on air pollution in the UK, focusing on the impact on our health.
Liz Blamire
Liz is the tutor2u subject lead for Health & Social Care. She is a former NHS midwife, an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, who has taught Health & Social Care in FE and secondary schools. Liz has extensive experience in qualification development, assessment writing, examining and moderation, and is a textbook author. Liz has an MEd in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs.
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