Insights

Health effects of air pollution

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Matt Towner

Director of Programmes

Opinion

Freight and air pollution. What’s the problem?

Freight is the backbone of the economy. But an outdated system is congesting cities and harming people’s health in urban areas.

Health effects of air pollution

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Agnes Ageypong of Global Black Maternal Health

Agnes Agyepong

Founder and CEO of Global Child and Maternal Health

Opinion

20 Mar 2024

Journey to Change: The Road to COP28

Agnes Agyepong, founder and CEO of Global Child and Maternal Health, details her experience at COP28 talking about the links between air pollution, climate change, and maternal health.

Health effects of air pollution

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Ben Pearce

Head of Programme (Health effects of air pollution)

Reports

07 Dec 2023

Helping construction sites to measure polluting emissions

Arup have created an innovative tool, which can help construction companies to plan, monitor, and manage their polluting emissions.

Health effects of air pollution

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Rachel Pidgeon

Interim Head of Programme (Children's mental health)

Reports

24 Oct 2023

Wood burning is more expensive than central heating

There’s a perception that burning wood is a cheaper way to heat a home. New research we’ve supported by Global Action Plan shows not only is that not true, but there are significant hidden costs to burning wood.

Health effects of air pollution

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Agnes Agyepong

Founder and CEO of Global Child and Maternal Health

Opinion

04 Oct 2023

Why I’m attending the Labour Party conference

Black Resistance: Black History Month, Clean Air and Black Maternal Health

Health effects of air pollution

Rachel Pidgeon

Interim Head of Programme (Children's mental health)

Reports

24 Sep 2023

How to talk about wood burning

Communicating clearly about the connection between wood burning and air pollution could improve public health. That’s why we’re publishing research for councils and campaigners about the most effective ways to talk about wood burning.

Health effects of air pollution

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Patrick Lee

Communications Manager

Opinion

12 Sep 2023

Just how bad is air pollution for your health?

Debates around air pollution have been sabotaged by misinformation and online abuse. So, what does the research say about how air pollution affects health?

Health effects of air pollution