Air pollution linked to decreased motor control and sensory perception
Exposure to air pollution in childhood is associated with structural changes in the brain that are linked to motor control…
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Campaigners asking government to strengthen air quality aspects of Environment Bill
Friends of the Earth is calling on the government to ‘significantly strengthen’ its Environment Bill, which is expected to be…
Tackling air quality in Kirklees
On 12 November 2019, cabinet approved an action plan which outlines what will be done to improve air quality in…
Toxic air kills 1,000 people a year in Liverpool region
1,040 deaths a year in the Liverpool City Region can be directly linked to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5)…
Idling coaches to lose prime parking spots in Westminster
Prime coach parking spots will be replaced with EV charging points in a bid to tackle air pollution from idling…
Sock puppet to teach children about air pollution in Leicester
Pupils at primary schools in Leicester will learn about the impacts of air pollution with the aid of the puppet…
Researchers hope to cut levels of toxic air inside a car
For many people, their biggest exposure to daily air pollution comes while they are driving their car. Air quality inside…
Competition to raise awareness of air pollution at schools
Oxford City Council and Friends of the Earth have launched a competition with the aim to teach primary school children…
