Air pollution is damaging people at every stage of their lives from before we're born right through to old age, according to a landmark study out this morning from Imperial College London.
The devastating consequences are in their own words 'hiding in plain sight.'
@richardgaisford reports.
@TheBristolCable If the local authority were to prioritise cycling, they would ensure one of the top priorities for a development like this that closes a cycle route would be to reinstate the cycle route, but it's clear that this is very low down the priority list for this development.
New research into why foetuses are at heightened risk from #AirPollution. Good to see 10 steps to reduce exposure includes "don't use a #WoodBurner" & to reduce driving. Pollution inside a car can be higher than outside. #CleanAir
https://t.co/ZC1oDLZifC
The amount of research suggesting a link between #AirPollution and mental decline has “snowballed” in recent years. New report from COMEAP links exposure to polluted air to an acceleration in mental decline. #Health#AddressPollution
https://t.co/il3aBuWj9D
Breaking: The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled today that the UK has “systematically and persistently” exceeded legal limits for dangerous nitrogen dioxide since 2010. https://t.co/1DET5JL1uH
On days when the air quality is as bad as it is today, it would be helpful if @BristolCouncil or @DefraUKAir could issue ‘No Burn’ alerts asking residents not to light fires unless they have no alternative means of heating. #BS3 😷😷😷 #ChimneysOfSouthville🔥
"Green Britain: Wood-burning stove ‘invisible killer’ warning". Will this month's ban on house coal and wet wood sales help? Piece by me.
https://t.co/JiSdkUeFb6
Around six million people aged over 65 in England are at high risk of lung damage and asthma attacks because of toxic air, according to a new report.
#AirPollution#anapneism https://t.co/27kVLyq84g
Overview of the @CommonsEFRA air pollution report launched today.
“Deaths linked to #airpollution disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities.
In rebuilding after the pandemic, we have a moral duty to put improving #airquality at its core.”
https://t.co/QfbvG4eNyq