Air pollution is a fixable problem – just look at how London and New York have cleaned up their acts | Sadiq Khan and Michael Bloomberg
Summary
Air pollution causes over 8 million deaths worldwide each year, but cities like London and New York have successfully reduced pollution levels through data-driven actions. New programs aim to share these solutions globally to help more cities improve air quality and public health.Key Facts
- Air pollution kills more people annually than HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis combined.
- It affects people in all countries and income levels, but low- and middle-income communities suffer the most.
- London reduced roadside nitrogen dioxide pollution from a projected 200-year timeline to 9 years using data and policies.
- The Breathe London program installed many air quality sensors around the city and involved communities.
- London introduced the ultra-low emissions zone (Ulez) and zero-emission buses to lower pollution.
- Research shows fewer hospital admissions for breathing and heart problems since Ulez started.
- New York also cut pollution to a 50-year low using air-quality data to guide policies.
- The Breathe Cities program helps other cities use data and share ideas to fight air pollution worldwide.
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