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Burning fuel is the biggest threat to Ireland's air quality

There were 1,510 premature deaths in Ireland in 2014 directly attributable to poor air quality levels.

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Nov 6th 2017, 6:05 AM

This app aims to help you avoid the areas with most air pollution

This app reads the level of air pollution in your environment.

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Aug 8th 2014, 6:45 AM

Here's one thing Ireland is getting right...

That air you’re breathing right now? It’s some of the best in Europe.

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Jun 26th 2012, 10:43 AM