Annie Bynnol 613 #2545 Posted December 2, 2023 1 minute ago, mike1961 said: I just find it a bit strange that the life expectancy of people in the UK increases year on year but yet we have all these pollution related issues in the background?. Also it's a bit alarmist to say between 250 and 500 people die every year from pollution in sheffield.complete nonsense Totally agree that banding about such figures is alarmist, unhelpful and clearly made up. Any downward movement in life expectancy caused by air pollution would be hidden by upward movement due better healthcare, disease control, preventive care and treatments. Removal and reduction of some pollutants since the 50's will also have contributed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Annie Bynnol 613 #2546 Posted December 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, mike1961 said: Causes a bit more pollution though as it takes longer than the direct route And costs more in time and money which probably brings forward the time when a decision needs to be made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mike1961 71 #2547 Posted December 2, 2023 18 minutes ago, Annie Bynnol said: Totally agree that banding about such figures is alarmist, unhelpful and clearly made up. Any downward movement in life expectancy caused by air pollution would be hidden by upward movement due better healthcare, disease control, preventive care and treatments. Removal and reduction of some pollutants since the 50's will also have contributed. I'm surprised that the government want us all to live longer as this would then put additional pressure on the health system, state pensions and long term residential care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad 3,991 #2548 Posted December 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, mike1961 said: I'm surprised that the government want us all to live longer as this would then put additional pressure on the health system, state pensions and long term residential care. Pay a tenner or die from fumes after being stuck in traffic on rat runs . The choice is yours . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Planner1 438 #2549 Posted December 2, 2023 4 hours ago, hackey lad said: What on the ring road , which is made to go round the city ? Plot me a route from say , Parkill to Upperthorpe . A distance of probably a couple of miles Do it yourself. My name isn’t Sat Nav. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad 3,991 #2550 Posted December 2, 2023 12 minutes ago, Planner1 said: Do it yourself. My name isn’t Sat Nav. Soz ,thought you were a planner . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Resident 1,195 #2551 Posted December 2, 2023 5 hours ago, RollingJ said: And 'increase pollution' in other areas/add to their costs - yep, really good idea. 2 hours ago, mike1961 said: Causes a bit more pollution though as it takes longer than the direct route But that's the plan. Give it 2-3 years and suddenly there will be a report that the levels in the areas surrounding the current CAZ are now 'excessively polluted' and the zone will be extended. It's almost carbon copy of what Kommandant Khan has done with ULEZ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad 3,991 #2552 Posted December 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, Resident said: But that's the plan. Give it 2-3 years and suddenly there will be a report that the levels in the areas surrounding the current CAZ are now 'excessively polluted' and the zone will be extended. It's almost carbon copy of what Kommandant Khan has done with ULEZ. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY 3,479 #2553 Posted December 2, 2023 15 minutes ago, Resident said: But that's the plan. Give it 2-3 years and suddenly there will be a report that the levels in the areas surrounding the current CAZ are now 'excessively polluted' and the zone will be extended. It's almost carbon copy of what Kommandant Khan has done with ULEZ. Ooooh steady on. That's still a conspiracy theory to some... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Anna B 1,417 #2554 Posted December 2, 2023 1 hour ago, The_DADDY said: Ooooh steady on. That's still a conspiracy theory to some... Not for much longer. They will see it happen before their very eyes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio 186 #2555 Posted December 3, 2023 11 hours ago, Resident said: Give it 2-3 years and suddenly there will be a report that the levels in the areas surrounding the current CAZ are now 'excessively polluted' and the zone will be extended. Any guess as to where the new boundaries would be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY 3,479 #2556 Posted December 3, 2023 13 hours ago, Anna B said: Not for much longer. They will see it happen before their very eyes... Indeed they will, Anna 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...