Irish Examiner view: Air quality data

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It’s unlikely that there was ever a time in the past when people were more concerned about their environment — or had as much information about that environment.

For example, yesterday this newspaper revealed that the overwhelming majority of people surveyed in Cork — 93% — are concerned about the quality of the air they breathe and would welcome updates on its quality.