Insights

Health effects of air pollution

Patrick Lee

Communications Manager

Data

25 Mar 2022

Why are air pollution levels in London so high?

For the first time since August 2020, a high pollution warning has been issued for London. We explore what the major causes of air pollution are in London.

Health effects of air pollution

Kate Langford

Programme Director

Opinion

21 Feb 2022

Reflections on London’s Clean Air and Health Summit

The Mayor of London, Government and leaders across healthcare agree: air pollution is a social justice issue. But how can we fix it?

Health effects of air pollution

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Andy Ratcliffe

Executive Director

Opinion

11 Jan 2022

Clear the air in 2022 to make the UK healthier and fairer

Air pollution is the single greatest environmental threat to human health, but there is hope. Andy Ratcliffe shares why.

Health effects of air pollution

Patrick Lee

Communications Manager

Opinion

29 Nov 2021

Three things we learnt at COP26

We travelled to COP26 with Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation as part of the 'Clear the air' campaign. Here's what we learnt.

Health effects of air pollution

Patrick Lee

Communications Manager

Opinion

29 Oct 2021

We’re going to COP26 because it’s time to clear the air

Our Communications Manager, Patrick Lee, explains how addressing the health effects of air pollution are crucial to tackling the climate crisis and improving global health.

Health effects of air pollution

Kate Langford

Programme Director

Opinion

26 Oct 2021

ULEZ can do for our streets what the smoking ban did for our indoor spaces

Our Programme Director, Kate Langford, explores the fairness and effectiveness of the ULEZ expansion in London.

Health effects of air pollution

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Daniel Marsh

Programme Manager, Centre for Low Emission Construction

Opinion

23 Aug 2021

Why it’s vital for the construction sector to be engaged in improving air quality

An opinion piece from our partner, the Centre for Low Emission Construction.

Health effects of air pollution • Children's health and food

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Niamh McGarry

Research Director at ClearView Research

Opinion

01 Jun 2021

How community researchers are helping us assess Healthy Streets

Through our Healthy Streets Southwark project, we're using researchers from the local area to help us evaluate measures to make streets safer and more useable.

Health effects of air pollution

Impact on Urban Health

Reports

13 May 2021

Modelling the health impact of air pollution in Lambeth and Southwark

Quantifying the health and economic impacts of NO2 and PM2.5