The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, also known as Ella’s Law, enshrines the human right to clean air .

‘Ella’s Law’ clean air Bill passes in the Lords and heads to the Commons

The Mayor of London says urgent action is needed after analysis showed every hospital in the capital is in an area classified as having toxic air pollution.

Toxic air pollution surrounds every London hospital, report finds

traffic of the A205 South Circular road in Lewisham, south London. R

Sadiq Khan highlighted the economic and health costs of congestion as he called for a focus on "greener means of travel".

How congestion costs London's economy 'over £1,000 per driver'

A mother whose nine-year-old daughter died from air pollution tells ITV News' Sally Williams the subject should be discussed at the global summit.

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah: Why is no one talking about air pollution at COP26?

 The Mayor believes the evidence further shows that reducing air pollution in the capital is of the utmost importance. 

Study shows link between air pollution and Covid impact on health

Undated family handout file photo of Ella Kissi-Debrah. A coroner is due to make a ruling in the inquest of the nine-year-old girl which could see air pollution listed as a cause of death for the first time in the UK.


A ruling last year found air pollution contributed to the death of nine-year-old Ella.

Ella Kissi-Debrah inquest: Coroner calls for tougher pollution targets

Undated family handout photo issued by Claire Cox of Ella Kissi-Debrah (front), who died in February 2013 having suffered a fatal asthma attack. A coroner is due to make a ruling in the inquest of the nine-year-old girl which could see air pollution listed as a cause of death for the first time in the UK.


Ella's mother described her as being “extremely healthy at birth” and “extremely active” as a baby, with trips to the swimming pool and local gymnastics club.

She was ‘the centre of our world’, says family of Ella Kissi-Debrah

The landmark ruling is the first time in the UK air pollution has been recorded as a medical cause of death.

Ella Kissi-Debrah: Excessive air pollution contributed to girl's death

 Ella Kissi-Debrah died in February 2013 following three years of seizures and 27 visits to hospital for breathing problems.

Inquest examining girl's asthma attack death 'not about blame culture'

London is one of 16 areas that has been sent a "final warning" by the European Commission for repeated breaches of legal limits.

Sadiq Khan: Ban cars near schools to fight pollution

The European Commission has launched legal action against the UK for failing to control air pollution in 16 areas across the UK.

Air pollution fails to meet EC levels

Up to 9% of deaths can be put down to air pollution in London's most affected areas.

London Air Pollution

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