Most UK parents back air pollution exclusion zones around schools

Exclusive: 60% of parents want traffic to be diverted away from schools at peak times to protect children’s health, a new study shows

The majority of UK parents back the introduction of “pollution exclusion zones” outside schools amid growing concern that illegal levels of air pollution are doing long term damage to hundreds of thousands of young people.

A new study published on Monday by environmental law organisation ClientEarth reveals that 60% of parents want traffic diverted away from school gates at the beginning and end of the school day, with just 13% opposed.

Related: Check whether your child's school is exposed to illegal levels of air pollution

Continue reading... February 26, 2018 at 05:25PM