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Clean Air Measures Linked to 40 Percent Drop in London Air Pollution Deaths

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Clean Air Measures Linked to 40 Percent Drop in London Air Pollution Deaths

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A new study by Imperial College London reveals that deaths associated with air pollution in the UK capital decreased by an estimated 40 percent between 2019 and 2024. While updated scientific modeling has revised historical estimates upward, the dramatic five-year decline highlights the tangible health benefits of ongoing efforts to improve urban air quality.

A new study by Imperial College London reveals that deaths associated with air pollution in the UK capital decreased by an estimated 40 percent between 2019 and 2024. While updated scientific modeling has revised historical estimates upward, the dramatic five-year decline highlights the tangible health benefits of ongoing efforts to improve urban air quality.

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