London and New York mayors show how air pollution can be fixed through proven policies
By
Sadiq Khan, Michael Bloomberg
Summary
Air pollution is one of the world's deadliest public health threats, killing over 8 million people annually, yet receives far less attention than other global crises because it is largely invisible. The article, authored by London Mayor Sadiq Khan and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, argues that air pollution is a fixable problem, citing successful cleanup efforts in their respective cities. They outline specific policy measures that have worked—such as congestion pricing, low-emission zones, and clean energy transitions—and advocate for replicating these solutions worldwide to save lives and improve public health.
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· 3 pulledEvery day, billions of people are inhaling air that is shortening their lives and making them sicker with every breath.
Every year, air pollution kills more than 8 million people.
We've shown that rapid, measurable progress is achievable in our cities. Here's how that can now be replicated worldwide.
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