ClientEarth warns 'faulty' projections could mean UK air pollution crisis even worse than thought

James Murray
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As firm submits its response to government legal arguments, lawyers warn official air pollution projections could be out of date

The legal battle with the government over its air pollution plans took a twist this week, as law firm ClientEarth alleged Ministers' predicted compliance date for clean air laws could be years out because...

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