Insights

Health effects of air pollution

Patrick Lee

Communications Manager

Latest updates

Investigation reveals how the stove industry tried to silence clean air campaigns

We believe people have a right to accurate and accessible information about anything that harms their health, including wood burning.

Health effects of air pollution

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Kirsty Wivell

On Purpose Associate

Data

Latest data reveals how London’s air quality changed between 2019 and 2022

Air pollution levels in London have fallen between 2019 and 2022. Use our data dashboard to see how air pollution concentrations have changed over time, and view differences in air quality between London boroughs.

Health effects of air pollution

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Patrick Lee

Communications Manager

Latest updates

Have your say on wood burning policy

The Government's consultation on new rules for wood burning in homes is an opportunity to influence national policy that will affect our health, our environment and our communities for years to come.

Health effects of air pollution

Patrick Lee

Communications Manager

Latest updates

London councils still operating majority diesel fleets despite known health dangers

Our analysis reveals stark disparities in fleet electrification across the capital, with communities in lower income areas among those bearing the greatest health burden.

Health effects of air pollution

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Patrick Lee

Communications Manager

Data

Latest data: People in London still breathing dangerous levels of air pollution

Use our data visualisation to see air quality levels across London, including in each borough, and how air quality compares to legal limits and WHO guidelines.

Health effects of air pollution

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Ben Pearce

Head of Programme (Health effects of air pollution)

Opinion

We welcome ambitious air quality targets. Now comes the harder work of delivery.

The new Environmental Improvement Plan sets new targets for air quality. Can the Government meet them?

Health effects of air pollution

Patrick Lee

Communications Manager

Latest updates

How does burning wood affect our health?

The outdoor air pollution caused by domestic burning is linked to 2,490 deaths annually. New research shows that reducing wood burning in homes could deliver massive health and economic benefits across the UK.

Health effects of air pollution

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Patrick Lee

Communications Manager

Latest updates

Amplifying voices for clean air

Our Amplifying Voices strand supports the communities who are most affected by air pollution to advocate for change.

Health effects of air pollution

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Patrick Lee

Communications Manager

Data

What the latest data reveals about air pollution

As part of our commitment to equitably improving air quality, we're sharing the latest insights from the London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (LAEI), a crucial dataset that maps sources of air pollution across London.