Poor air quality is a complex and long term problem that is not easy to solve. However, action is being taken at:
- The European Union level, for example through stricter vehicle emission standards.
- The National level, for example through £1billion being invested in ultra low emission vehicles between 2010-20 and £590m being invested in cycling and walking between 2011-20.
- The Local level, for example through a range of cycling and walking schemes, setting up new electric vehicle charge points, and business travel plans.
Further reading
What are we doing?
Air pollution is the largest environmental risk to public health. See what the government and local council is doing to help.
How can I help?
Take a look at the ways you can help from shopping local and using public transport.
Clean burn Sussex
The way we heat our homes impacts on the air pollution in our neighbourhood.