Abstract
This chapter examines the following heads of statutory nuisances under section 79 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (‘EPA 1990’) which cause emissions to the atmosphere as follows: section 79( 1 )(b): smoke emitted from premises; section 79(1)(c): fumes or gases emitted from premises; section 79( 1 )(d): dust, steam, smell or other effluvia arising on industrial, trade or business premises; and section 79( 1 )(gb): smoke, fumes or gases emitted from any vehicle, machinery or equipment on a street so as to be prejudicial to health or a nuisance (other than from any vehicle, machinery or equipment being used for fire brigade purposes).