RDE461 User Research for (1) Local Air Quality Emissions Mapping Tool and (2)

Local authorities (LAs) play a key role in managing air quality in their area and it is important they have the right tools to support them in this. There are existing LAQM tools, guidance and policies available but Defra would like to determine if additional support is needed, particularly on fine particulate matter (PM2.5), the pollutant which is most harmful to human health. Under the Environment Act 2021 two new legally binding long-term targets were set to reduce concentrations of PM2.5. The Air Quality Strate...