The Mutualités Libres insurance group and other experts advocate for enhanced clean air measures to counteract the dangers of air pollution.
Gary Fuller reports for The Guardian.
In short:
- Mutualités Libres, a Belgian insurer, studied the impact of low emission zones (LEZs) on air pollution in Antwerp, Brussels, and Ghent.
- The research revealed that residents inside the LEZs experienced quicker improvements in air quality, particularly in reducing nitrogen dioxide, soot, and particle pollution.
- Despite progress, the insurer stresses the need for continued action, calling for expanded measures to protect public health and ensure cleaner air…