Air pollution crisis ‘plagues’ UK, finds UN human rights expert

‘Silent pandemic’ of air pollution affects UK children and no indication current protection against toxic waste will be retained after BrexitAir pollution is a crisis that “plagues” the UK, particularly children, according to the UN’s special rapporteur on hazardous substances and wastes.
Baskut Tuncak, who was appointed by the UN human rights council and completed a 15-day mission to the UK on Tuesday, said there was an “urgent need for political will by the