#BeAirAware

What is #BeAirAware?

The Air Quality team have launched Cornwall’s #BeAirAware campaign.

The campaign aims to:

• Raise awareness about the causes of air quality problems in Cornwall.
• Promote the links between health and active travel.
• Work together to improve air quality in Cornwall’s Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) and throughout Cornwall.
• Protect Cornwall’s residents from the harmful effects of air pollution.

What has #BeAirAware achieved?

#BeAirAware has resulted in:

• Parking officers trained to give idling advice to motorists whilst on their parking patrols.
• Digital roadside messages in six towns telling motorists to switch off their vehicles when stationary.
• Air quality officers patrolling in towns to give advice on idling to buses and taxis.
• Testing new indoor and outdoor air quality monitors and indoor air purifiers.
• Teaching primary school children about air quality in Cornwall and how they can improve their local air quality.
• School patrols involving air quality and parking officers to give advice on idling to parents.
• Placing more “Engine off” signage at level crossings and train station car parks.
• Engaging with climate action groups to better understand local air quality problems.
• Raising awareness of the health impacts of idling vehicles.

Getting in touch

If you would like more information on #BeAirAware, please email publicprotection@cornwall.gov.uk