+ Port Talbot - the dirtiest town in the UK

The BBC today reported that Port Talbot is the most polluted town in the UK. 

Neath residents should be concerned about this because of the direction of the prevailing wind.

Added to this is our report on pollution caused by traffic congestion - especially at the traffic lights at Dwr y Felin road near Neath College.

We have addressed this matter to the councillors for the area who have promised some action.

The figures on air pollution, contained in the WHO's global report, found Port Talbot had fine particle air pollution levels recorded at 18 micrograms per cubic metre, with the next most polluted UK areas being Scunthorpe and Salford on 15 micrograms.

Fine air particle pollution is particularly bad for us, penetrating deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, causing diseases including stroke, heart disease, lung cancer and respiratory infections, the WHO says.

A way to reduce pollution at Dwr y Felin:

http://www.spanglefish.com/DwryFelin/index.asp?pageid=667717

+ EXTRA......

In a later news report the BBC mentioned the concern for children in schools near main roads, which endorses our report about Dwr y Felin.

++ Follow Up......

Mr Steven Phillips, Chief Executive of NPT Admin, state the above figures are not correct.