Air pollution still linked to 1,500 premature deaths annually in Ireland despite quality gains

New data from Ireland shows that despite overall air quality improvements, four towns—Ennis, Edenderry, Letterkenny, and Tralee—recorded the highest levels of dangerous airborne pollutants. The persistent pollution is linked to an estimated 1,500 premature deaths per year, indicating that localized hotspots remain a public health concern.

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