UK apologizes for child’s death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue

The British government has issued an apology for the death of a 9-year-old girl who is believed to be the first person in the U.K. to have air pollution listed on her death certificate. This comes after a decade-long battle that emphasized the dangers vehicle emissions pose to children in low-income communities. The apology highlights the urgent need for action to address the risks of air pollution on vulnerable populations.

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