Scientists, MPs and activists urge government to hold inquiry into air pollution. Study shows lower-income areas have higher levels of pollution than wealthier areas. Same study found minority-ethnic populations exposed to air pollution levels 6% higher than white populations.
In 2025, parts of london, Glasgow and Bristol still had air pollution cited on death certificate. More than 200,000 children taken to hospital with breathing difficulties. Children are particularly vulnerable because their lungs are still growing.
Mums for Lungs said decision by burnham to scrap plans for clean air zone raised questions about whether enough action was being taken. The campaign group's founder jemima Hartshorn declared the situation an 'air pollution emergency'
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