Tall buildings on narrow streets trap air pollution, research shows

Experts found narrow streets in city centres, hemmed in by tall buildings, may be acting as traps for pollution and contributing to poor air quality. A study by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) found that streets narrower than 20 metres experience irregular and sometimes dangerously high spikes in particulate matter. The team carried out a walking … Continue reading Tall buildings on narrow streets trap air pollution, research shows