Council teaches children on city's pollution risks

An event was hosted to educate children about the dangers of pollution

Children in Bradford have been celebrating on Clean Air Day as the council attempts to reduce the risk posed to young people by vehicle emissions.

Bradford Council hosted pupils from 13 schools to learn about air quality, the environment and how air pollution affects health.

NHS researchers found that GP visits for lung health in Bradford had reduced by 25% since the city's Clean Air Zone (CAZ) was implemented in September 2022.

The council said children growing up in urban areas were particularly at-risk and that pollutants traced to vehicles could lead to respiratory infections, decreased lung function, heart problems, and can worsen symptoms of asthma.

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