The UK has received a “ final warning ” from the European Commission for failing to address violations of air pollution limits in 16 locations , including Birmingham , Glasgow , Manchester and London . Four other countries have also received warnings due to breaches of nitrogen oxide ( NO2 ) levels . The commission will refer the matter to the European court of justice if the countries do not take action within two years . Approximately 50,000 people are believed to die prematurely in the UK each year because of air pollution . The UK has consistently exceeded European Union NO2 levels since 2010 .
The UK has received a “final warning” from the European Commission for failing to address violations of air pollution limits in 16 locations, including Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds and London. Four other countries have also received warnings relating to breaches of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels. The commission may take the matter to the European court of justice if the countries do not take action within two months. Approximately 50,000 people are believed to die prematurely in the UK each year because of air pollution. The UK has consistently violated European Union NO2 levels since 2010.