17 Mar, 09:59··

Cities hide traffic pollution with misplaced sensors

El País

A report by Ecologistas en Acción reveals that three-quarters of air quality sensors in Spanish cities are improperly placed, potentially underreporting pollution levels. The misplacement violates new EU regulations requiring sensors to be located at high-traffic areas. The environmental group urges the government to mandate correct placement within a year.

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