3000 deaths caused by air pollution each year prompt calls for tougher standards

By Lucy Cormack
Updated November 14 2015 - 12:13am, first published 12:00am
Glebe was identified as having one of the lowest concentrations of air pollution particulate matter in Sydney.
Glebe was identified as having one of the lowest concentrations of air pollution particulate matter in Sydney.
In Melbourne particle pollution is the major air pollutant, although other pollutants such as ozone are also of concern.  Photo: Jason South
In Melbourne particle pollution is the major air pollutant, although other pollutants such as ozone are also of concern. Photo: Jason South
Air pollution over Christchurch: In 2012 the World Health Organisation estimated around 7 million people died as a result of air pollution exposure. Photo: David Hallett
Air pollution over Christchurch: In 2012 the World Health Organisation estimated around 7 million people died as a result of air pollution exposure. Photo: David Hallett

Air pollution results in 3000 premature deaths each year in Australia, costing the nation up to $24.3 billion in health expenses every year.

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