The body says the UK could face court action if it fails to meet a directive limiting harmful airborne particles.
The particles are emitted mainly by industry, traffic and domestic heating and can cause asthma, heart problems, lung cancer and premature death.
Britain is not alone in its failure to met the EU standards. Only two member states, Ireland and Luxembourg, are within the limits on all criteria - while 11 countries are currently having their applications for time extensions considered. "
ORIGINAL SOURCE: BBC NEWS
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