A cross-party group of London MPs is promoting 'Ella's Law' to establish clean air as a human right, following the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah due to air pollution. The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill mandates England to meet World Health Organization air quality standards by 2030. Sian Berry, reintroducing the bill, advocates for the right to free from health risks associated with air pollution. Evidence links pollution to various medical conditions, highlighting the importance of this legislation. London has seen air quality improvements, notably from the Ultra Low Emission Zone, yet further government support is necessary.
The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill proposes to establish clean air as a human right, ensuring adherence to strict World Health Organization limits by 2030.
Sian Berry emphasized the necessity for British citizens to grow up without preventable diseases caused by air pollution, citing links to health conditions affecting multiple organs.
A Royal College of Physicians report indicated links between air pollution and diseases like dementia, cancer, and heart disease, underscoring an urgent need for legislative action.
The Ultra Low Emission Zone in London, introduced by Mayor Sadiq Khan, has successfully improved air quality, which Berry acknowledged while calling for further government support.
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