Thursday 23 February more
Driving differently can improve air quality and reduce fuel costs by 30 per cent. more
The NSW Government’s 25 year air quality management plan to reduce emissions from transport, industrial, commercial and domestic sources. more
Different groups of people, especially children, older adults and pregnant women, can be sensitive to reduced air quality. more
To improve our air quality it helps to understand the basics about air pollution, how it is linked to climate change, and what impact it has on our environment.
The most widespread pollutants are ground-level ozone and particles. more
Air pollution is caused by natural and human-made sources. more
The impacts of air pollution affect all. more
Levels of carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, ozone and particles in the air are monitored across the state. more
Pollutant levels are monitored to predict what could happen in the future. more
Climate change and air quality are closely related. more
Transport sources are responsible for an average of 38.3 per cent of NOx (oxides of nitrogen) emissions in the NSW Greater Metropolitan Region. more
The Government is working with industry to improve emissions standards. more