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Low Emission Zone Led To Better Lung Size, Function Among London Children

Long-time Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shared this report from the Guardian: Children's lungs grew bigger and stronger after the most polluting vehicles were restricted from entering London, a study has…

  • Ultra-low emission zone in London improves children's lung size and function.
  • Restriction of polluting vehicles restores impaired lung capacity.
  • Study provides strongest evidence on preventing health harms from traffic pollution.

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