London children show improved lung growth following introduction of Ultra Low Emission Zone
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London children show improved lung growth following introduction of Ultra Low Emission Zone

19 Aug 2026 · Originally published 19 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Children's stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
A five-year study of 3,400 primary school children has found that lung growth improved after the 2019 introduction of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone. The findings suggest that local clean air policies can help reverse some of the developmental harm caused by pollution in young children.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Greater London
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