Clean air policies linked to improved lung function in children

A study of children in London found that traffic-emission reductions improved lung growth and development in youngsters previously harmed by air pollution, with implications for how cities design environmental policy.

First covered Aug 26, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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31d Inside Climate News Clean Air Policies Help Kids Breathe and Think Better — Growing up with dirty air harms kids’ health. But reducing pollution can help reverse the damage.

Primary sources

london.gov.uk London Wide Ultra Low Emission Zone One Year Report (london.gov.uk)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 11739136 (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

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emjreviews.com ULEZ Reverses Pollution-Linked Lung Deficits in London Children

qmul.ac.uk Introduction of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone linked to improved lung growth in children - Queen Mary University of London

qmul.ac.uk London’s ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children - Wolfson Institute of Population Health

qmul.ac.uk FMD - Introduction of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone linked to improved lung growth in children - Queen Mary University of London

imperial.ac.uk Introduction of London’s ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children | Imperial News | Imperial College London

Appeared in: 2026-08-27 (#16)

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