Article 42Z5D Diesel pollution stunts children’s lung growth, London study shows

Diesel pollution stunts children’s lung growth, London study shows

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Damian Carrington Environment editor
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Major research also shows charging polluting trucks had no effect on health

Pollution from diesel vehicles is stunting the growth of children's lungs, leaving them damaged for life, a major study has found.

The research, conducted with more than 2,000 school children in London, is the first such study in a city where diesel pollution is a significant factor, and has implications for cities around the world. It also showed that charges to deter polluting trucks from entering the city did reduce air pollution a little but did not reduce the harm to children's lungs.

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