Low emission zones are successful in cutting air pollution, study finds
16-05-2025 07:00 via theguardian.com

Low emission zones are successful in cutting air pollution, study finds

Team in Belgium find improvement in air quality after launch of traffic measures in Brussels, Antwerp and GhentLow emission zones are successful at reducing air pollution and its effects on health, researchers have found.The team, working for the Belgian mutual health insurer Mutualités Libres, were looking at the best ways to cut air pollution and its impact on health. Continue reading...
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