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

The Guardian reports: 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.

This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include MPs, Institute for Fiscal Studies and England.

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United Kingdom · Europe

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The Guardian

First reported

19 Oct 2026, 10:30 IST

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MPs, Institute for Fiscal Studies, England

Section

Environment

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