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Low Emission Zone Led To Better Lung Size, Function Among London
Low Emission Zone Led To Better Lung Size, Function Among London Children
TL;DRBanning polluting cars in London improved children's lung growth and function.
Why it matters: Demonstrates air quality directly impacts human biology; validates emission regulations as public health infrastructure.
Long-time Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shared this report from the Guardian: Children'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…
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