air pollution
Concerns about air pollution and children's health have lead to a proposed ban.
Nearly 500 schools are exposed to illegally high pollution – an extended Ultra Low Emissions Zone would protect kids from Barnet to Bexley, Hackney to Hammersmith
Everything you need to know about causes and effects, plus how to protect yourself.
It's not just big cities that are affected.
Forecasts suggest smoggy air is on its way this weekend.
Air pollution is a major public health risk, ranking alongside cancer, heart disease and obesity. Millions of premature deaths are linked to air pollution each year, up to 36,000 of those early deaths are in the UK. Here are some small changes you can make to help reduce your exposure to air pollution.
Air pollution can worsen health conditions, including asthma.
Schools had to close in Bangkok this week as air pollution reached hazardous levels. Thai authorities launched five water-spraying drones over the city in the hope that they could take some of the dust particles out of the air. Critics say the drones are a PR stunt and that the authorities need to take stronger action in getting air quality back to safe levels. Bangkok is currently the fifth most polluted city in the world.
"Cutting and withdrawing services is worsening congestion, air pollution and our impact on climate change."
Ranked on factors such as air quality, London didn't even make top 10.