Documents point to more than half a million pounds has been spent on failed court actions against clean air campaigners in less than 12 monthsThe UK government has spent more than half a million pounds on failed legal battles against clean air campaigners,according to newly released documents that underline the cost of weak action on pollution.
The figures – obtained under a freedom of information request by the Labour party – point to repeated court defeats are hurting taxpayers in addition to the growing health impact of air pollution, which kills as many as 40000 people a year.
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Source: guardian.co.uk