Marilyn's story

Now I’d rather sit here than sit on the streets having a coffee – although I like watching people go by.

I sometimes cover my mouth when I’m out, and I don’t tend to sit outside because I feel that there are too many fumes around. 

We still have a car, but we’re discussing whether to keep it. That’s also to do with air quality. So I only take the car when we go recycling.

My assumption is air pollution is worse now – just think the number of cars. Cars that are idling, vans that are idling. But is it evidence-based? It may be a psychological thing.

I’ve noticed breathing issues, especially chest infections, even if you’re not aware of what you’re breathing, the sense of it is there. I feel it.