London air pollution deaths drop 40% as ULEZ expansion shows measurable health benefits, Imperial College study finds
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Gwyn Topham
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A study by Imperial College London estimates that deaths linked to air pollution in London fell by 40% between 2019 and 2024, coinciding with the expansion of the city's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ). Nitrogen dioxide levels dropped 41% and fine particulate pollution fell 28%. However, researchers also found that air pollution's health impacts are more severe than previously understood, meaning the absolute health burden remains significant despite the improvements.
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· 3 pulledDeaths linked to air pollution fell by an estimated 40% in London over the five years from 2019
The city's mayor, Sadiq Khan, welcomed what he called 'overwhelming evidence' that his ultra-low emission zone was saving lives
Imperial's researchers said updated scientific evidence showed that the impact of air pollution on health was greater than previously understood
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