Air pollution ‘wreaking havoc’ on Scotland’s rare species and habitats, damning report warns – Africana55 Radio

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Air pollution from traffic, power stations, farming and industry is “silently wreaking havoc” on some of Scotland’s most globally important species and natural habitats, a new report warns.

Nitrogen levels have now become “intolerable” in areas, including its rare temperate rainforests, its peatlands and species-rich grasslands, threatening the country’s unique blend of biodiversity.

Even the country’s mountaintops have nitrogen levels “higher than they can tolerate”, according to a damning report for the Scottish government by Plantlife Scotland.

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