Fall in air pollution in Long Eaton and Sandiacre
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-60280263
Author: Greig Watson
Two areas in Long Eaton and Sandiacre next to the M1 motorway had seen levels of nitrogen dioxide so high that there was concern for public health. Now levels have dropped enough, due to cleaner engines and less congestion, to allow the testing regime be lifted. Erewash Borough Council said it had decided to halt the testing after a detailed assessment confirmed nitrogen dioxide levels in both areas were now consistently and significantly below the national air quality objective of 40 micrograms in each cubic metre of air. A report to the council said there had been a consistent fall in pollution over recent years, partly due to improvement measures carried out to the M1, particularly around Junction 25.