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Poor air quality in Ireland

Poor air quality in Ireland causes hundreds of premature deaths in Ireland every year. One of the...

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13.48 1 Apr 2019


Poor air quality in Ireland


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13.48 1 Apr 2019


Poor air quality in Ireland causes hundreds of premature deaths in Ireland every year. One of the major causes of poor air quality is the burning of smoky coal, which has been banned in a number of towns and cities across the country, but the government has still not enforced a nationwide ban.

To discuss air quality and the issue of smoky coal Pat is joined by Professor Pat Goodman from TU Dublin.


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