With COP26 in the rear-view mirror and the urgent warnings of the climate crisis made ever clearer during discussions, the need for action is greater than ever.
Transport is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the UK, and motor vehicle use is the greatest source of emissions. In London, 60 per cent of particulate matter has been found to come from road transport: 45 per cent from tyre and brake wear and 15 per cent from exhaust emissions (Sustrans, 2018).
Furthermore, research published to coincide with Clean Air Day in June last year shows that 27 per cent of UK schools – which equates to 7,852 nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form settings – are in high pollution areas (Headteacher Update, 2021).
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