EPA appeals to Cork's northsiders to join air quality initiative 

Nitrogen dioxide causes inflammation of the airways in high doses, which can cause irreversible damage to the respiratory system. Traffic congestion is a major contributor of nitrogen dioxide.

Homes and businesses across Cork's northside have been asked to help an environmental initiative aiming to monitor and improve air quality in the city.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and An Taisce's Environmental Education Unit put out a public appeal for 1,000 people in Cork City to become citizen scientists and measure air pollution in recent weeks.