2024 New Zealand "Our Air" report shows improved air quality due to cleaner vehicles and heat pumps, but pollutant levels still exceed WHO guidelines.

The "Our Air 2024" report from New Zealand indicates improvements in air quality due to cleaner vehicles and heat pumps, yet pollutant levels still exceed WHO guidelines. Monitoring from 2020 to 2023 revealed persistent high PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide levels, primarily from traffic and home heating. While overall pollution has decreased, continued efforts are essential for better air quality management and to address health impacts from urban pollution sources.

October 08, 2024
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