UK Focus

摘要

A stunning, interactive 'Pollution Pavilion' has landed in Covent Garden's iconic Piazza to spark a national conversation about air pollution. It's the work of environmental charity Hubbub and Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, which are urging people to help make this pressing issue a political priority wherever they live. Research released today by Hubbub finds 80% of Britons are worried that the UK limits for air pollution don't match WHO guidelines. The survey also found that 83% of people are worried about how air pollution could affect them or their families - this rises to 89% for parents with primary school-aged children and 92% for those with under-fives. The unique installation, designed in collaboration with artists Climate and Cities and King's College London, displays huge balloons that change colour reflecting annual Nitrogen Dioxide (NO_2) data drawn from 5 London Air Quality Network stations across London to help visitors visualise air pollution levels. Nitrogen Dioxide comes mainly from road transport and has been linked to asthma prevalence, adverse birth outcomes, cancer and reduced life expectancy.