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Take care when comparing air pollution and traffic fatalities

David G Davies
14 October 2016
 

Air pollution and its health consequences are getting more attention, from the Government, London mayor Sadiq Khan, academics and others. This seems to have popular support and to be backed by good evidence. 

According to DEFRA “exposure to NO2 is increasing mortality by the equivalent of 23,500 deaths per year (within the range of 9,500 to 38,000 deaths).” And that “particulate matter pollution (PM2.5) is estimated to have an effect on mortality equivalent to nearly...

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