MPs David Borrow and Audrey Wise should be congratulated for supporting the Access to Environmental Information Bill.
At present, it is virtually impossible for people to get an accurate picture of what pollution is being released into their area.
The data that does exist on pollution is often difficult to locate and is in a form that is difficult to access.
The Access to Environmental Information Bill, if passed, will provide people with better information on pollution and will help cut health-threatening pollutants.
Mike Childs
Senior campaigner
Industry and Pollution Team
Friends of the Earth
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