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Taking on my second sponsored head shave – at age 74!

… among other things, significant blood clots in both of my lungs. This has affected both my breathing and my overall …

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Clearing the air in Greater Manchester: we can’t delay the Clean Air Zone

… Clearing the air in Greater Manchester: we can’t delay the Clean Air Zone Greater Manchester is one of the most polluted … only affected the most polluting commercial vehicles like HGVs, buses, coaches, minibuses, vans, taxis and private …

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The Environment Act: an explainer

… to “protect and preserve the planet for generations to come” and to help the government reach its goal of meeting … in October 2019 as the Environment Bill, becoming law on 9 November 2021 after long and heated discussions between … This meant that the Environment Act was passed into law on 9 November 2021 without a specific target for PM2.5 …

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How the next generation are fighting for lung health by becoming Clean Air Champions!

… How the next generation are fighting for lung health by becoming … school have been getting involved with our work. … How the next generation are fighting for lung health by becoming …

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Stamping out smoking: We need more action

… Government committed to a “smoke-free” England by 2030, meaning that smoking rates would be below 5%. We’re a long …

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How sound waves are helping more people to find answers

… new way of using sound waves to measure how well the lungs are working in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Ian … where scar tissue, called fibrosis, builds up in the lungs. It’s a progressive disease, with many people having a … are vital for people with IPF, to measure how well their lungs are working and keep track of their disease. But the …

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Fighting for cleaner air in Glasgow

… Fighting for cleaner air in Glasgow On 14th June, we’ll be launching our new campaign in Glasgow … May 2022 Explained: What impact is air pollution having on our health? Air pollution is a health emergency. There is … for schemes to safeguard areas around schools. When people come together to stand up for their local area, change is …

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Shaping the future of Respiratory Research and Innovation

… health. Sarah Woolnough Published 19th May 2022 Spending on respiratory by public funders continues to be … low compared to the significant impact of the disease on the population and the high cost to the economy. This … section below. Life Science Vision: Now is the Time to Come Together In July 2021, the Government prioritised …

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Stop the devastating impact of air pollution: Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah tells our government to take action

… Stop the devastating impact of air pollution: Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah tells our … to take action Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is a clean air campaigner. Her daughter, Ella, died at the age of nine, … consulting on what the new UK air pollution limits should be, as part of the Environment Act. A public consultation The …