Monday, June 25, 2007

Khayelitsha’s choking air

The City of Cape Town is to start measuring the air pollution in Khayelitsha where concentrations of particulate matter often exceed safety guidelines.

Poor air quality in the area is thought to contribute to respiratory conditions such as asthma and to increase hospital admissions related to breathing problems.

On average the air monitoring readings for Khayelitsha are 25 percent higher than Goodwood and 70 and percent higher than central Cape Town… - Cape Argus

WHO - Indoor air pollution and health


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