Air pollution levels drop as traffic stays off the roads
The pollution hanging over Thurrock is clearly shown in this picture
ONE beneficial aspect of the coronaviris lockdown in Thurrock has been a significant improvement in air quality.
Last year the average daily nitrogen dioxide emissions content of sampled air in the borough was 27.85714 - one the the highest levels across the country.
Now Thurrock Nub News has had access to figures recorded in the last fortnight since lockdown began and they show a 30 per cent drop to 19.5
Nitrogen dioxide, released from car exhausts, is a serious air pollutant.
Last year we reported on a commitment by Thurrock's environmental portfolio to look at ways of tackling the piollution problems in Thurrock.
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