Pollution

Debi Edward Asia Correspondent

In parts of China, you can’t just see the smog, you can smell it and taste it.

A study also found if could stunt children’s lung development.

In a major urban study, levels rose from around 20 micrograms/m3 during the day to 80 micrograms/m3 just before 11pm.

It was hoped the idea of walking in public with such an embarrassing bag would encourage people to use their own.

Swindon Council are exploring other recycling options as costs rise.

Air pollution causes an estimated 40,000 premature deaths a year in the UK.

Martin Stew ITV London Reporter

A new satellite has given us the best ever picture of our toxic air, as seen from space.

A chain of nurseries has said it will impose a bar on glitter because it is a damaging microplastic that cannot be recycled.

Pollution claimed nine million lives in 2015, with air pollution from vehicles and factories accounting for 6.5m deaths, researchers found.

The European Commission has sent a "final warning" to the UK for failing to address repeated breaches of legal air pollution limits.