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Scottish ministers told to improve air quality
Scottish government found to have not met targets on the statutory limits for nitrogen dioxide
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SCOTTISH ministers were told today to improve compliance with air-quality limit values after a report revealed the “continued failure” from the government.
An investigation by Environment Standards Scotland (ESS), which ensures public authorities are compliant with environmental law, found that the Scottish government has not met some targets on the statutory limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO2).
Poor air quality caused by the pollutant is recognised as being the largest environmental risk to public health.
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