Hospital emergency admissions fell after London introduced air pollution charge zones, study finds

Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zones Low emission and clean air zones attract controversy whenever they are proposed, but there is growing evidence that they work in improving air quality.

First covered Jun 11, 2026 · 10:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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59d Guardian Environment Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests — Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zones Low emission and clean air zones attract…

Appeared in: 2026-06-12 (#6)

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