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Why is air pollution bad?
Air pollution, particularly from vehicle emissions like nitrogen dioxide, can have serious health impacts. It can irritate airways, worsen conditions like asthma, and as this story shows, negatively affect lung development in children. Reducing exposure, as Ulez aims to do, is crucial for public health and wellbeing.
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