‘Turning away from polluting fossil fuels will reduce pressure on the NHS’
The Independent Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air found that improved air quality during lockdown has resulted in 11,000 fewer deaths from air pollution in the UK and Europe.
Sharp falls in road traffic and industrial emissions mean fewer children developing asthma.
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