Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children, study finds
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Key context: <p>Researchers find capacity stunted by pollution was restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zone</p><p>Children’s lungs grew bigger and stronger after the most polluting vehicles were restricted from entering London, a study has found.</p><p>Examinations of London schoolchildren before and after the introduction of the city’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) found a restoration of lung capacity that had been stunted by exposure to pollution.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/18/ulez-better-lung-size-function-london-children">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Researchers find capacity stunted by pollution was restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zoneChildren’s lungs grew bigger and stronger after the most polluting vehicles were restricted from entering London, a study has found.Examinations of London schoolchildren before and after the introduction of the city’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) found a restoration of lung capacity that had been stunted by exposure to pollution. Continue reading...
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