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Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone

Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone
BBC UK Tuesday 18 August 2026, 23:53 UTC 1 min read
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Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.

Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
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