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A huge win for clean air in London: ULEZ goes further
Rob from the air quality team takes us through Sadiq Khan’s recent announcement about expanding the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across the whole of London and what this means for clean air.
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Clearing the air in Greater Manchester: we can’t delay the Clean Air Zone
Greater Manchester is one of the most polluted regions in the UK. Air pollution across the region accounts for at least 1,200 premature deaths every year. It also has some of the worst rates of lung disease and childhood asthma hospital admission in the country. Over the past few weeks, the plans for a Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone (CAZ) have been delayed. Our Policy & Public Affairs Officer, Rob Day, tells us what happened, setting out why this delay is devastating for both residents across Greater Manchester and the wider clean air movement – and what needs to happen to protect everyone in the region with a lung condition.
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The Environment Act: an explainer
The Environment Act will determine how we look after our environment over the coming decades. Our Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Rob Day, sets out what the Act means for tackling air pollution and how you can get involved to ensure the government delivers cleaner air.