News · 24 June 2026
London air pollution deaths down 40% since 2019
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Deaths linked to air pollution in London have dropped by about 40% over five years, a new study estimates. Imperial College London research found that toxic air, including nitrogen dioxide, has sharply reduced across the capital since 2019. Despite this progress, scientists warn air pollution remains a serious health risk, particularly in outer London boroughs.
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