Lincolnshire, let’s clear the air

Clean Air Lincolnshire is a campaign funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to encourage action for cleaner air across the county.

About the Project

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Last updated: 28/08/2025 at 22:00

Data supplier: DEFRA using the DAQI index Last updated: 12/08/2025 at 06:00

Readings are based on UK gov Daily Air Quality Index (DAQI) From 1-10 and divided into four bands, low (1) to very high (10)

The Clean Air Lincolnshire Project

Public Health England report that poor air quality is the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK.

Poor air quality can worsen health effects in all individuals, particularly in the young and vulnerable. We intend to increase awareness of the sources and impacts of air pollution, to explain what air pollution is, and the actions you can take to improve air quality and public health.

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What is air pollution?

Air pollution comes in many forms. It can refer to: Particulate Matter (tiny particles found in the air), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) or Ozone (O3), all of which are shown to have damaging effects to health and the environment.

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3.7x

NO2 concentration in the East Midlands is 3.7x higher than the WHO recommended level

11%

Agriculture accounts for 11% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK

2.

How does it affect my health?

There are 3 main conditions associated with air pollution: respiratory conditions (such as asthma), cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and lung cancer.

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11.65%

Air Pollution is responsible for 11.65% of annual deaths around the world

9/10

WHO data shows that 9 out of 10 people globally breathe air that contains high levels of pollution

How you can help

There are a lot of things that you can do to personally reduce your contributions to air pollution, use the links to find out more about what you can do at home, while travelling and at work.

What can I do at home?

Opening windows for ventilation and to reduce humidity, as well as using low allergy cleaning products and regularly vacuuming all help to improve your indoor air quality.

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What can I do on the move?

Think about walking or cycling more often for short errands. Is it possible to travel by bus for journeys into town, or to travel at quieter times of day so you can avoid idling in traffic?

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Eight Lincolnshire schools are also participating in the Clean Air Lincolnshire project, using air quality monitoring, to encourage action for cleaner air in their area one.

All councils in Lincolnshire are committed to monitoring and improving the air quality in the county so that everyone can live a long life in good health. Sharing air quality data and expertise ensures councils can provide up to date advice to residents and protect public health.

Local businesses can inform their staff about the health risks from poor air quality using data and information to support health and wellbeing. Robust local air quality data can provide information to businesses helping with the scheduling of industrial and social activities. Partners of Clean Air Lincolnshire include Root Studio website design and Clarity air quality monitoring.

The DEFRA Air Quality Grant 2022-23 has enabled the development and delivery of Clean Air Lincolnshire to take place.

Lincolnshire, let’s clear the air

Latest site summary

The Clean Air Lincolnshire Project

What is air pollution?

3.7x

11%

How does it affect my health?

11.65%

9/10

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Air quality stripes display air quality since 1850

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Images created by Lincolnshire Schools shown to the Met Office

How you can help

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What can I do on the move?

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