A coalition of scientists, lawmakers, and activists has demanded an official inquiry into how air pollution disproportionately affects lower-income and minority-ethnic communities, citing stark inequalities in exposure levels. New research highlights that poorer areas in England consistently experience higher pollution than wealthier regions, raising concerns over long-term health and environmental justice. The call comes as experts push for greater scrutiny of policies that may exacerbate these disparities. Full details on the proposed inquiry and its potential implications are available in the full report.
Letter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communitiesThe government must hold an inquiry into the unequal impacts of air pollution, 150 scientists, MPs and activists have urged.Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies shows that across England, lower-income areas have persistently higher levels of air pollution than wealthier areas. Continue reading...
