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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 2d

Over 24,000 children in Birmingham are living with #Asthma. The Clean Air Zone has reduced #AirPollution by 17%, but the toxic air in #Birmingham is still having a "devastating impact" on communities.

Mum says 'just don't' as she warns parents of three problems on school run

Chelmsley Wood mum opens up on her son's health issues as she urged parents to be aware of 'toxic air' amid struggles walking to school

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely fascinating research from Professor Jonathan Grigg and Dr Norrice Liu at @qmul.bsky.social on the mechanism that PM2.5 uses to get around our body and find its way into our organs. Well worth a read. #AirPollution #Health

PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body

Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that PM2.5 particles attach themselves to red blood cells, providing a mechanism for how they spread throughout the human body. The breakthrough re...

airqualitynews.com

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 1d

City plans to ban recreational wood burning

#AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health #Environment
www.dsawsp.org/blog/city-pl...

City plans to ban recreational wood burning

The Dutch city of Arnhem announces plans to ban outdoor recreational wood burning. Industry claims about wood stoves are also debunked.

www.dsawsp.org

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 1d

Many people don't realise that using an open fire or log burner can TRIPLE the level of harmful pollution INSIDE & OUTSIDE our homes.
Burning wood releases PM2.5- the most worrying form of #AirPollution for our #Health & has been associated with causing damage to every organ in our bodies.

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Jill Belch @jillbelch.bsky.social · 3d

Yay #renewables (& storm Amy)
Hardly any greenhouse gas production from energy use, in UK today.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 6d

A recent new story on our website from Australia.

Where are the authorities?

A new wood heater was installed next door, leading to polluted air, sickness, and mental anguish.

www.dsawsp.org

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Jill Belch @jillbelch.bsky.social · 5d

I wonder, @scotgov & @govuk, why on earth you are allowing wood stoves, but banning gas, in new builds.
You were told the facts.
So why?
#WoodSmokeKills
#AirPollution

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Jill Belch @jillbelch.bsky.social · 5d

10 years on from the Dieselgate scandal, justice still hasn’t been served in the UK. While other countries made carmakers pay, ours let them off the hook. Sign the petition & demand accountability now!
#Pollution
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ma...

Make polluters pay for poisoning our children

10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...

you.38degrees.org.uk

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 6d

Our #Dieselgate petition is growing. Let's get this even higher, before the trial begins on October 13th. Have you signed yet? #AirPollution #DitchDiesel

Make polluters pay for poisoning our children

10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...

you.38degrees.org.uk

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ECIU @eciu.net · 4d

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible.
@drgaryfuller.bsky.social
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Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

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Dr Gary Fuller @drgaryfuller.bsky.social · 4d

A year of air pollution visualised through the medium of knitting, inspired by Breathe London

Piece by Paul Day with quote by my brilliant @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social colleague @andygrieveair.bsky.social

airqualitynews.com/headlines/a-...

A year of air quality data created by Poplar’s closely-knit community

In Poplar, Tower Hamlets, a collective of more than 130 knitters has unveiled Knitting the Air – a striking 12-metre textile artwork that transforms local air quality data into over 2,000 hand-knitted...

airqualitynews.com

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 4d

'The risk of frailty was increased by about 60% for people who breathed other people's smoke at home'

#AirPollution #Health
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

www.theguardian.com

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 4d

Why we need transparency in the wood-burning industry

#AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health #Environment
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Feature: Why we need transparency in the wood-burning industry

Dr Rebecca Booth, an associate principal scientist who has spent over 20-years developing lung cancer treatments tells Air Quality News why we need transparency when it comes to pollution from woodbur...

airqualitynews.com

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 4d

PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through through body

#AirPollution #Health
airqualitynews.com/health/pm2-5...

PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body

Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that PM2.5 particles attach themselves to red blood cells, providing a mechanism for how they spread throughout the human body. The breakthrough re...

airqualitynews.com

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 5d

People are living longer, and this is something to be celebrated! But research shows that #AirPollution increases the likelihood of people becoming frail in middle and old age. "Ensuring cleaner air, clean household energy, & smoke-free environments, especially in highly exposed communities is key".

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

www.theguardian.com

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Healthy Air Coalition UK @healthyairuk.bsky.social · 5d

We were grateful to have Dr Mike McKean from the Royal College of Paediatrics @rcpch.bsky.social also join the HAC event to call for clean air to be recognised as a human right.

📣 "We have a big problem with not thinking about health holistically and not putting enough money into prevention"
#LPC25

Dr Mike McKean sits on a stage next to the Chair and other panellists, and speaks into a microphone.

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Healthy Air Coalition UK @healthyairuk.bsky.social · 5d

Liz from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social reminded us that Manchester is the most polluted city in the UK, with a recent 33% increase in babies and toddlers admitted to hospital with breathing issues. Political leadership and School Streets needed in Manchester and across UK. 🚸
@lizgdfy.bsky.social #LPC25

Liz Godfrey sits on a stage next to the Chair and other panellists, and speaks into a microphone.

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Healthy Air Coalition UK @healthyairuk.bsky.social · 5d

Barry Gardiner MP gave the audience food for thought, arguing that everyone harmed by pollution should be able to bring a case against the government, learning from the story of @ellarobertafdn.bsky.social. He rightly called for a new Clean Air Act - A HAC campaign!
@barrygardiner.bsky.social #LPC25

Barry Gardiner sits on a stage next to the Chair and other panellists, and speaks into a microphone.

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Healthy Air Coalition UK @healthyairuk.bsky.social · 5d

John Whitby MP passionately described air pollution as "an issue that's all around us. Where children play, where they live" and made the first call of the day for new @who.int-aligned air quality targets. Excellent to hear John raise the harms of burning wood too ☣️🔥
@johnwhitbymp.bsky.social #LPC25

John Whitby sits on a stage next to the Chair and other panellists, and speaks into a microphone.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 5d

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Gary Fuller @drgaryfuller.bsky.social · 5d

#Airpollution increases the likelihood of becoming frail in middle & old age, according to an international review

People living longer is something to celebrate but reducing #airpollution will be important for life-quality and health cost.

Piece by me.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

www.theguardian.com

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 5d

'Woodburning at home emits harmful air pollution both indoors & outdoors, including know carcinogens'

#AirPollution #WoodBurning #WoodBurningStoves #Health #Health #Environment

airqualitynews.com/health/lung-...

Lung impact of indoor wood burners similar to that of cigarettes

Using wood-burning stoves at home could accelerate the decline of lung function, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam. The study, led by Dr Lau...

airqualitynews.com

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 5d

A year of air quality data created by Poplar's closely-knit community

#AirPollution #Health
airqualitynews.com/headlines/a-...

A year of air quality data created by Poplar’s closely-knit community

In Poplar, Tower Hamlets, a collective of more than 130 knitters has unveiled Knitting the Air – a striking 12-metre textile artwork that transforms local air quality data into over 2,000 hand-knitted...

airqualitynews.com

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 5d

Children are losing millions of healthy years due to exposure to secondhand smoke - new research

#AirPollution #Health
airqualitynews.com/news/health-...

Children are losing millions of healthy years to secondhand smoke – study

New research shows children across the globe are losing over 8.4 million years of healthy life due to exposure to secondhand smoke. The research was presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS...

airqualitynews.com

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 5d

'Ensuring cleaner air, clean household energy & smoke-free environments, especially in highly exposed communities is key'

#AirPollution #Health #Environment
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

www.theguardian.com

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