Deaths linked to London air pollution have fallen 40%, study estimates
Key takeaways
- The report did not single out the Ulez but Sadiq Khan welcomed it as evidence that his policy was saving lives.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleDeaths linked to air pollution fell by an estimated 40% in London over the five years from 2019, according to new analysis.
- The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, welcomed what he called “overwhelming evidence” that his ultra-low emission zone was saving lives.
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The report did not single out the Ulez but Sadiq Khan welcomed it as evidence that his policy was saving lives. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAView image in fullscreen. The report did not single out the Ulez but Sadiq Khan welcomed it as evidence that his policy was saving lives. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAAir pollution Deaths linked to London air pollution have fallen 40%, study estimates However, Imperial College team also find that pollution has worse health impact than previously understood
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleDeaths linked to air pollution fell by an estimated 40% in London over the five years from 2019, according to new analysis.
The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, welcomed what he called “overwhelming evidence” that his ultra-low emission zone was saving lives.