The school run accounts for 30 per cent of rush-hour traffic. So in effect, nearly one-third of the pollution children are exposed to on their way to and at school is caused by getting them there.
It’s not surprising to hear that children are strongly affected by air pollution because their lungs are still developing, they breathe more deeply, and due to their size they are often closer to exhausts that emit pollution than adults. Air pollution can exacerbate and cause wheezing and asthma, cancer, and long-term exposure can result in worsening cases of lung or cardiac disease amongst many other illnesses
BUT WE CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
School Streets is an initiative in which the roads around a school are simply closed during pick-up and drop-off times with exemptions for residents, teachers and others who need access.
To find out more, there is an upcoming webinar that will provide lots of useful information about School Streets, and how to implement them.
If you would like support in implementing one in Gravesham, get in touch and we will help!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mums-for-lungs-school-streets-webinar-tickets-1985993865112
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