The average number of days of moderate or higher air pollution at urban monitoring sites in the United Kingdom was 8.7 in 2023. In comparison, there were roughly 19 days of moderate or higher air pollution days in rural areas that year.
Average number of moderate or higher air pollution days in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2010 to 2023, by area
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