Topic: #toxicair

Many UK city high streets have air pollution levels above WHO limits

An alarming three quarters of high streets across the United Kingdom may be exceeding the levels of air pollution recommended by the World Health Organization, says a new study.Read more

15-12-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Mayor: London ULEZ ‘difficult but necessary’ step towards protecting children’s health

The controversial expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is a ‘difficult but necessary’ measure towards protecting the lives of children.Read more

06-09-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

New US study strengthens link between child brain development and air pollution

Evidence is growing of a tangible link between city air pollution and how a child’s brain develops, including implications for possible behavioural problems.Read more

15-07-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

How can London can give its children a greener, cleaner city?

A new report published for the Mayor of London highlights the enormous changes needed to move the city towards a greener future, with cleaner air for children, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Car traffic must...Read more

27-01-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy