How does air quality monitoring fit in with sustainable development policies?
Most societies want to achieve economic development to achieve higher standards of living, now and for future generations, whilst also seeking to protect and enhance their environment. “Sustainable development” tries to reconcile these two objectives. It is widely defined as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Sustainable development represents a comprehensive approach to development, addressing the balance between competing social and economic forces, and the need to protect the natural systems upon which life depends. Needless to say, the scope for potential guidance on sustainable development is enormous including guidance on: • Protecting biodiversity, landscape character, archaeological and historical features, and amenity; • Minimising consumption of resources and encouraging recycling; • Transportation planning; • Promoting regeneration, employment, and economic development; and • Facilitati
