environment United Kingdom
Letter urges Andy Burnham to hold air pollution inquiry
150people
People who signed the letter urging a national inquiry into air pollution
A letter signed by 150 scientists, MPs and activists urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to launch a national inquiry into the unequal health impacts of air pollution. The article also reports pollution disparities and high numbers of child hospital admissions.
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- 150people
People who signed the letter urging a national inquiry into air pollution
“a letter signed by 150 scientists, MPs and activists”
The letter urged Andy Burnham to hold a national inquiry into the unequal health impacts of air pollution
“has been urged to hold a national inquiry into the impacts of air pollution on these groups”
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Difference in air-pollution exposure between minority-ethnic and white populations
“about 6% higher than those experienced by white populations”