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Deaths linked to London air pollution have fallen 40%, study estimates

However, Imperial College team also find that pollution has worse health impact than previously understoodDeaths linked to air pollution fell by an estimated 40% in London over the five years from 2019, according to new analysis.The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, welcomed what he called “overwhelming evi...

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by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

Deaths linked to London air pollution have fallen 40%, study estimates

However, Imperial College team also find that pollution has worse health impact than previously understood

Deaths linked to air pollution fell by an estimated 40% in London over the five years from 2019, according to new analysis.

The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, welcomed what he called “overwhelming evidence” that his ultra-low emission zone was saving lives.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent.

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