Consultation: Fine particulate matter air quality targets

A consultation involves a targeted inquiry aimed at gathering expert insights to inform policy decisions. Typically lasting for several months, these consultations invite contributions from academics to provide evidence-based recommendations. The findings may support policy development, inform debates, or guide decision-making processes.

Description

We are consulting on draft regulations to implement stricter fine particulate matter air quality targets. The targets are: • reducing annual mean concentrations of PM2.5 in ambient air to a level of 10 microgrammes per cubic metre by 31 December 2035 • reducing average population exposur&hell