Synopsis

The air in the Netherlands takes an average of eight months off the lives of its inhabitants. In certain regions, the impact is even more severe, particularly in the western part of Rotterdam. Here, a confluence of highways, industry, an airport, shipping, animal agriculture, and wood burning creates a persistent haze. Whatever direction the wind blows, residents inhale pollution. Consequently, citizens have established their own monitoring systems. Groups like "The Noses of Vlaardingen" track a