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Image source, Getty ImagesAccording to the National Audit Office, the government isn't on track to reduce air pollution.
There are legal limits on pollutants released into the air in the UK.
The public can't easily find out if there are illegal levels of pollution in their area.
Air pollution in the country has fallen, according to the government.
The report shows that low-income and ethnic areas are disproportionately affected by air pollution.
The NAO says existing measures aren't enough to meet the government's goal of limiting air pollution to legal limits.
The report raises concerns about nitrogen dioxide being released into the air by road vehicles.
It says there are longstanding violations of the limits on this pollution. When the number of people driving cars fell, the emissions fell.
The death of nine-year-oldElla Kissi-Debrah highlighted the impact of dirty air on our health.
She was the first person to have air pollution listed as the cause of death on her death certificate. Nitrogen dioxide emissions were found to exceed legal limits where she lived.
The reports suggest that government efforts to communicate with the public about clean air are often falling short.
NOA says that people can't easily find out about air quality problems in their area, whether pollution levels violate legal limits or progress is being made to tackle them.
The success of clean air initiatives is highlighted in the report. London's Ultra Low Emission Zone and the Clean Air Zone are examples.
It warns that campaigns to inform drivers and residents aren't clear.
The NAO report highlights the progress made by the government while acknowledging the challenges we face, according to a government spokesman.
Air pollution and public health have been tackled with nearly 900 million dollars.
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