Rachel Pidgeon

Working on and talking about the health effects of #airpollution & shifting the narrative on #childhealth at @ImpUrbanHealth | She/her

[Impact on Urban Health @ImpUrbanHealth]

"Seeing this message effectively silenced is a reminder of the powerful forces we’re up against when it comes to protecting children’s health"
@BiteBack2030 #CommercialBreak campaign tackling junk food ads refused by 2 of UK's biggest outdoor ad companies https://t.co/UeCSAEiftx

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

ULEZ is working—saving lives and protecting children from deadly air pollution. This is why it matters.

Listen to @EllaRobertaFdn, as she shares her powerful story.

[Dr. Rosamund Adoo-KD CBE FBSA @EllaRobertaFdn]

https://t.co/6fAuwYn0IZ Tomorrow will be 12yrs that Ella was buried. Without the experts in her 2nd inquest ULEZ would never have happened. My thanks to the AG Lord Hermer who won the inquest & to @SadiqKhan for being brave implement the findings for better health for Londoners.

[Dr Diana Varaden @DianaVaraden]

📢Last few spots!
Join our FREE Air Quality course—2 days with experts @ERGImperial, funded by @ImpUrbanHealth.
🌍 What is air pollution, how is it measured, its impact on health, climate links & more!
18th and 25th March 2025 - Register now!
https://t.co/BifGAd43qE

[Andrew Grieve @AndyGrieveAir]

The inestimable @kaylloquial and I are organising the first ever conference dedicated to exploring how we communicate air quality! 🍃
We’ve an amazing line-up of speakers from art, science, activism & politics.
March 13th in-person & online.
Register 👉 https://t.co/DZbW4F39iu

[Rachel Pidgeon @rpidgeon77]

👏👏👏

[Andrew Grieve @AndyGrieveAir]

A fleet of new #Awairs on my kitchen floor last night now up at 3 bus stops in #Peckham 🙌
Proving glanceable realtime #airpollution info in the street 👀🚦
A busy day up a ladder! 🪜
@ImpUrbanHealth @imperialcollege @ERGImperial @EllaRobertaFdn

[Rachel Pidgeon @rpidgeon77]

A 'David & Goliath battle' - NEW investigation by @bmj_latest shows how McDonalds sway planning decisions in low income areas by threatening legal costs, claiming they encourage healthier lifestyles & more in stark example of industry lobbying.

https://t.co/PveCwg2TjU

[Impact on Urban Health @ImpUrbanHealth]

Yesterday we were thrilled to join @EnactEquality in Parliament to discuss the disproportionate effects of air pollution on racialised communities.

We were delighted to hear from MPs and campaigners about the urgent need to improve air quality 🧵👇

[Impact on Urban Health @ImpUrbanHealth]

We're delighted to work in partnership with @ERGImperial to offer a free course about air pollution.

👨‍🎓 Sign up to attend in-person on 18th or 25th March

💻 Or online on 17th and 24th June.

https://t.co/LI7EFvZYTt

[Rachel Pidgeon @rpidgeon77]

Air pollution from wood burning stoves has been increasing in recent years. It can have long-term effects on yours & neighbours health and also produces more CO₂ than other forms of heating.

#CleanAirNight is an opportunity to learn more: https://t.co/mOAuIGui9z

[Impact on Urban Health @ImpUrbanHealth]

The latest evidence shows that wood burning hurts your health, your wallet, and the planet ❤️‍🩹

Learn the facts on the Clean Air Hub ⬇️
#CleanAirNight

https://t.co/Ra7ZafQh43

[Dr. Rosamund Adoo-KD CBE FBSA @EllaRobertaFdn]

‘You are a hero’, Arnold Schwarzenegger tells Ella Kissi-Debrah’s mother in letter ahead of inquiry verdict https://t.co/FGyi6gZNCm Ella’s 1st inquest took 18 months to find someone qualified with medical knowledge. The 2nd inquest summing up was 80mins leaving no stone unturned.

[Rachel Pidgeon @rpidgeon77]

A privilege to witness LIVE + BREATHE movement for clean air grow - thanks to @LoveSsega, @Poetic_Unity, @ElevateNeon, Peace Ballers, @BrixtonBmx, Burgress Park Skating Community, Black Farmers Market, @Purpose & other collaborators💫

[Impact on Urban Health @ImpUrbanHealth]

We work with partners to improve health in urban areas.

As part of that work, this year we were proud to work with @LoveSsega on the Live + Breathe campaign - a collective of young people, artists, and campaigners calling for clean air!

[Rachel Pidgeon @rpidgeon77]

👏 Inspiring to see @AndyGrieveAir @kaylloquial sharing the Awair project with @UKHSA!

@DrGaryFuller @ImpUrbanHealth

[Gary Fuller @DrGaryFuller]

Q - How can we help local communities understand the daily changes in the #airpollution around them?

A - Take information onto the streets.

@kaylloquial
and @AndyGrieveAir
present the Awair project.

Another great presentation at today's @UKHSA conference.

[Andrew Grieve @AndyGrieveAir]

Reallly happy to have installed a new #Awair #AirPollution display sign in @ImpUrbanHealth office!
Thank you so much for believing in this project and the team - it wouldn’t exist with you! 🙏🌟
@EllaRobertaFdn
https://t.co/HOoUrP2Gdc

[Sadiq Khan @SadiqKhan]

NEW: This @ImpUrbanHealth report demonstrates the transformational impact of free school meals:

➡️ Improving children’s health & wellbeing

➡️ Supporting families, especially those struggling with the cost of living

➡️ Helping to improve concentration
https://t.co/nvViSeJYtM

[Rachel Pidgeon @rpidgeon77]

Health experts inc @RCPEdin @RCGPScotland @RCPCHScotland urge @ScotGov @AlasdairAllan to reverse U-turn on New Build Heat Standard regs that would have stopped installation of wood burners in new builds. A missed opportunity to improve air quality and protect health.

[AirQualityNews.com @airqualitynews]

Doctors react as Scotland ditches wood burning ban
https://t.co/KW8WhcGBCm

[Rachel Pidgeon @rpidgeon77]

@MarkHeff90 🙃

[Andrew Grieve @AndyGrieveAir]

Moderate #AirPollution forecast for tomorrow 🟠
📱If you’re app-inclined my @_CityAir app has you covered

🚶‍♂️Or if you’re out and about in Peckham, Gipsy Hill or White City- my #Awair displays have the orange light on for tomorrow🚦

@ImpUrbanHealth @EllaRobertaFdn @ERGImperial

[Rachel Pidgeon @rpidgeon77]

As someone who cares about clean air, I'm not alone in being humbled & inspired by @EllaRobertaFdn's tireless campaigning.

Important to see this recognition & another step in the fight for justice. As Rosamund says, there is more to do.

https://t.co/8hgHpNichN