Air pollution - a significant killer
Long-term exposure to PM2.5 and other air pollution can knock 12 years off your life
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a £2.7M plan to install air filters in 200 schools
Evening Standard - 20-Feb-2024
Plans to extend the program citywide if successful
Read more...Hold on Europe! Cleaning up the polluted air later could mean thousands deaths sooner
The Guardian - 02-Feb-2024
Eastern Europe already breathes dirtier air, and the delay would hit them the hardest
Read more...Traffic air pollution raises your blood pressure by more than 4.5 mmHg
University of Washington (UW) - 27-Nov-2023
UW study calls for new strategies to combat traffic pollution's health risks
Read more...UK air pollution regulations are saving lives, but not protecting ecosystems
University College London (UCL) - 25-Oct-2023
Existing regulations are not enough to protect sensitive habitats from ammonia
Read more...Women living and working in polluted areas are at a higher risk of breast cancer
European Society For Medical Oncology (ESMO) - 17-Oct-2023
PM2.5 particles can penetrate deep into tissues and promote cancer growth
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