‘Removal of pedestrianisation measures hurting Ennis’ air quality’ claim Better Ennis
*Pedestrian measures have ended in Ennis. ENNIS IS ONCE again breaching air pollution limits set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Síle Ginnane
GREEN CLARE: Traffic emissions not tracked by Ennis air quality monitoring systems
*Photograph: Gary Collins The World Health Organisation (WHO) outlines that air pollution is steadily becoming the world’s “biggest environmental health risk.” The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 1,300 premature deaths occur due to poor air quality in Ireland every year. This fits into an annual figure of 400,000 premature deaths in Europe.
Design of built environments discouraging physical activity
Diverse community involvement is required in order to maximise mobility within Clare towns and villages.
248 active travel posts nationwide announced
248 new jobs in local authorities to expand walking and cycling facilities all over the country have been announced by the Department of Transport.
New community group welcomes Council’s mobility plan
ENNIS’S newest community group has welcomed Clare County Council’s mobility plan, which sees temporary Covid-19 traffic restrictions put in place.
