Air pollution: High levels to spread across England

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2 April 2014 Last updated at 10:01

Air pollution: High levels to spread across England


Pollution levels across parts of England, including London, are set to get worse on Wednesday

Government health warnings have been issued amid warnings pollution spreading across England will again hit high levels later.

Defra issued the warnings after high pollution levels were recorded Tuesday.

The pollution - a mix of local and European emissions and dust from the Sahara - is forecast in parts of south England, the Midlands and East Anglia.

The elderly and those with lung or heart disease are urged to avoid strenuous exercise outside.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26844425

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Air pollution latest: Government issues health warnings as situation worsens in Norfolk

David Bale and Chris Bishop Wednesday, April 2, 2014
9:46 AM

People in Norfolk are today experiencing the worst air pollution in the country, partly caused by sandstorms in Africa, and should be braced for “very high” levels the government has said.

http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/air ... _1_3515986

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