Call for action to reduce local diesel emissions

Environmentalists are urging the State and Federal Governments to take action on diesel emissions in the Upper Hunter.

Muswellbrook is credited with having some of the worst air quality in the country due to a number of factors including heavy mining industry activity.

Particle pollution from diesel exhaust emissions is recognised as a severe health threat.

Lock the Gate said simple regulatory reform would save years of life lost to toxic air pollution.