Burnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollution

The Guardian Health Monday 19 October 2026, 05:00 UTC By Pippa Neill Environment reporter 1 min read

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Letter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communitiesThe government must hold an inquiry into the unequal impacts of air pollution, 150 scientists, MPs and activists have urged. Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies shows that across England, lower-income areas have persistently higher levels of air pollution than wealthier areas.

Letter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communities

The government must hold an inquiry into the unequal impacts of air pollution, 150 scientists, MPs and activists have urged.

Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies shows that across England, lower-income areas have persistently higher levels of air pollution than wealthier areas.

Burnham (ORG) the Institute for Fiscal Studies (ORG) England (LOCATION)

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Burnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollution

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