Mums for Lungs
@mumsforlungs.bsky.social
We are a UK network seriously concerned about #AirPollution’s impact on children’s health. All welcome, not just mums.
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10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions…
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Help us get this to 20,000 and beyond!
#Dieselgate car manufacturers have never properly been held to account in the UK.
Let's change that. Sign and share!
#Dieselgate car manufacturers have never properly been held to account in the UK.
Let's change that. Sign and share!
A new poll commissioned by @rcphysicians.bsky.social shows that the majority of the British public aren't aware of the #Health harms of #AirPollution. We need to see a public awareness campaign from national government.
Public unaware of the health harms of air pollution, warns Royal College of Physicians
News
www.rcp.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new poll commissioned by @rcphysicians.bsky.social shows that the majority of the British public aren't aware of the #Health harms of #AirPollution. We need to see a public awareness campaign from national government.
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Switching to a heat pump on average lowers your carbon emmissions by ca. 1,400 kg. Switching to an EV from a car lowers your carbon emmisions by ca. 1,500 kg. Switching from a car to public transport lowers your annual carbon emissions by ca. 2,200 kg. Switching to public transport is a good choice.
November 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Switching to a heat pump on average lowers your carbon emmissions by ca. 1,400 kg. Switching to an EV from a car lowers your carbon emmisions by ca. 1,500 kg. Switching from a car to public transport lowers your annual carbon emissions by ca. 2,200 kg. Switching to public transport is a good choice.
Are you a senior leader or teacher curious to know how and why a School Street can benefit your school? We're here to answer your questions! #SchoolStreets #AirPollution
School Streets FAQs for school leadership teams and teachers — Mums for Lungs
June 11th 2025 Teachers - want to know why School Streets are so great? Read our School Street FAQs for schools!
www.mumsforlungs.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Are you a senior leader or teacher curious to know how and why a School Street can benefit your school? We're here to answer your questions! #SchoolStreets #AirPollution
Southwark, like so many other areas, may be a Smoke Control Area, but even smokeless fuels emit particulate matter. This affects the lungs of those both inside and outside a house, and neighbours are powerless to act. #AirPollution #WoodBurning
Campaign group Mums for Lungs criticise government inaction in fighting ‘The Big Choke’
Campaigners Mums for Lungs are fighting against ‘the big choke’ with a warning that the government’s air pollution laws are
southwarknews.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Southwark, like so many other areas, may be a Smoke Control Area, but even smokeless fuels emit particulate matter. This affects the lungs of those both inside and outside a house, and neighbours are powerless to act. #AirPollution #WoodBurning
We welcome the rise in the cost of driving in central London. Tube and rail fares rise regularly yet the congestion charge hasn’t risen in six years. We’d have preferred longer hours and more help for small businesses and charities but it’s a step in the right direction. #AirPollution #Health
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We welcome the rise in the cost of driving in central London. Tube and rail fares rise regularly yet the congestion charge hasn’t risen in six years. We’d have preferred longer hours and more help for small businesses and charities but it’s a step in the right direction. #AirPollution #Health
Good news from Frome! The town council has confirmed that their four #SchoolStreets have been made permanent. 💚
These School Streets led to a drop in local congestion, reduced vehicle speeds & an increase in #ActiveTravel to school. More please! #Frome
These School Streets led to a drop in local congestion, reduced vehicle speeds & an increase in #ActiveTravel to school. More please! #Frome
Children to permanently enjoy safer journeys to school
CCTV footage has shown 'significant improvements' in traffic levels since the scheme started
www.somersetlive.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Good news from Frome! The town council has confirmed that their four #SchoolStreets have been made permanent. 💚
These School Streets led to a drop in local congestion, reduced vehicle speeds & an increase in #ActiveTravel to school. More please! #Frome
These School Streets led to a drop in local congestion, reduced vehicle speeds & an increase in #ActiveTravel to school. More please! #Frome
Brilliant news from Havering. Well done to Kye, Ruth and everyone involved in the campaign for #ZanesLaw. ❤️
With Zane's Daddy, Kye Gbangbola advocating for social & environmental justice in Havering.
I'm proud & relieved to be able to share that Havering Council has just passed its endorsement for #ZanesLaw.
In Zane's memory, the work starts now for Rainham children and children across the country. 🌺✊🏻
I'm proud & relieved to be able to share that Havering Council has just passed its endorsement for #ZanesLaw.
In Zane's memory, the work starts now for Rainham children and children across the country. 🌺✊🏻
November 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Brilliant news from Havering. Well done to Kye, Ruth and everyone involved in the campaign for #ZanesLaw. ❤️
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Leading medical publication the British Medical Journal recognises SUVs as a danger to public health in a new editorial co-authored by T&E’s James Nix: bit.ly/4hVDlBC
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is such a good example of an #AirPollution monitoring map. It's near real-time, references World Health Organization guidelines, lets you select pollutants, shows the pollutants' values, and allows you to swap between 24hr and annual means. Nice work @citywestminster.bsky.social.
Near real-time air quality monitors map | Westminster City Council
Search real-time air quality data across Westminster with our interactive map. Updated hourly for accurate and timely information.
www.westminster.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This is such a good example of an #AirPollution monitoring map. It's near real-time, references World Health Organization guidelines, lets you select pollutants, shows the pollutants' values, and allows you to swap between 24hr and annual means. Nice work @citywestminster.bsky.social.
Please sign @asthmaandlung.org.uk's petition calling for stronger #AirPollution limits in the UK.
The UK's legal levels for NO2 are four times higher than the safe level recommended by the World Health Organization. If the EU can come into line with interim @who.int levels, surely the UK can?
The UK's legal levels for NO2 are four times higher than the safe level recommended by the World Health Organization. If the EU can come into line with interim @who.int levels, surely the UK can?
Adopt Ambitious Air Quality Standards into UK Law
🫁 Support our call for urgent clean air action Toxic air isn’t just an environmental issue — it’s a health emergency. It contributes to lung cancer, worsens asthma and COPD, and harms children’s…
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Please sign @asthmaandlung.org.uk's petition calling for stronger #AirPollution limits in the UK.
The UK's legal levels for NO2 are four times higher than the safe level recommended by the World Health Organization. If the EU can come into line with interim @who.int levels, surely the UK can?
The UK's legal levels for NO2 are four times higher than the safe level recommended by the World Health Organization. If the EU can come into line with interim @who.int levels, surely the UK can?
One of our volunteers presented on #AirPollution to #Winchester's Green Party last week. Great to see our slides up on their website - thank you @wingreenparty.bsky.social!
'Mums for Lungs' A presentation on the effects of air pollution by Hazel agombar - Winchester Green Party
A slide show of the very informative presentation given by Hazel at our open meeting on Thursday 6th. November ’25. Click image below to view.
winchester.greenparty.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
One of our volunteers presented on #AirPollution to #Winchester's Green Party last week. Great to see our slides up on their website - thank you @wingreenparty.bsky.social!
"For a quicker climate crisis...use Fossil Ads".
Fantastic work here from @badvertising.bsky.social. Please use their template to write to Sadiq Khan and ask him to end ads that promote pollution.
Fantastic work here from @badvertising.bsky.social. Please use their template to write to Sadiq Khan and ask him to end ads that promote pollution.
BREAKING! 🚨
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"For a quicker climate crisis...use Fossil Ads".
Fantastic work here from @badvertising.bsky.social. Please use their template to write to Sadiq Khan and ask him to end ads that promote pollution.
Fantastic work here from @badvertising.bsky.social. Please use their template to write to Sadiq Khan and ask him to end ads that promote pollution.
Why was #CelebrityTraitors one big SUV ad?!
SUVs like the Defender are three times more likely to kill a child under 10 in the event of a crash, compared to a small car.
This form of advertising needs challenging. #AirPollution #RoadDanger
SUVs like the Defender are three times more likely to kill a child under 10 in the event of a crash, compared to a small car.
This form of advertising needs challenging. #AirPollution #RoadDanger
Is the Land Rover Defender the biggest star of Celebrity Traitors?
Is the Land Rover Defender the Celebrity Traitors' biggest star? With almost 12million people tuning in, search results have surged 35% for JLR's best selling 110.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Why was #CelebrityTraitors one big SUV ad?!
SUVs like the Defender are three times more likely to kill a child under 10 in the event of a crash, compared to a small car.
This form of advertising needs challenging. #AirPollution #RoadDanger
SUVs like the Defender are three times more likely to kill a child under 10 in the event of a crash, compared to a small car.
This form of advertising needs challenging. #AirPollution #RoadDanger
Worried about #AirPollution from wood burning? You can download our digital flyer from our website, or order printed ones for free.
It's often easier to hand over a flyer than talk about this; many people still aren't aware how burning can affect both their and their neighbours' #Health.
It's often easier to hand over a flyer than talk about this; many people still aren't aware how burning can affect both their and their neighbours' #Health.
Wood burning flyer — Mums for Lungs
5th November 2025 It is an uncomfortable truth that wood burning creates a huge amount of air pollution in the UK. Please join us in raising awareness of this difficult-to-talk-about issue by…
www.mumsforlungs.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Worried about #AirPollution from wood burning? You can download our digital flyer from our website, or order printed ones for free.
It's often easier to hand over a flyer than talk about this; many people still aren't aware how burning can affect both their and their neighbours' #Health.
It's often easier to hand over a flyer than talk about this; many people still aren't aware how burning can affect both their and their neighbours' #Health.
#GreaterManchester, would you like a calmer, safer, less polluted journey to school?
#SchoolStreets reduce traffic and #AirPollution around schools and encourage walking, cycling & scooting. Get in touch with our GM Co-ordinator Liz at manchester@mumsforlungs.org if you want this at your school!
#SchoolStreets reduce traffic and #AirPollution around schools and encourage walking, cycling & scooting. Get in touch with our GM Co-ordinator Liz at manchester@mumsforlungs.org if you want this at your school!
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#GreaterManchester, would you like a calmer, safer, less polluted journey to school?
#SchoolStreets reduce traffic and #AirPollution around schools and encourage walking, cycling & scooting. Get in touch with our GM Co-ordinator Liz at manchester@mumsforlungs.org if you want this at your school!
#SchoolStreets reduce traffic and #AirPollution around schools and encourage walking, cycling & scooting. Get in touch with our GM Co-ordinator Liz at manchester@mumsforlungs.org if you want this at your school!
If you're concerned about wood burning, join us in putting up posters in your area to help inform people about the #AirPollution impacts of burning.
#WoodBurning is still a vastly underestimated and misunderstood source of pollution.
Order your free posters here: bit.ly/wbposterform
#WoodBurning is still a vastly underestimated and misunderstood source of pollution.
Order your free posters here: bit.ly/wbposterform
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
If you're concerned about wood burning, join us in putting up posters in your area to help inform people about the #AirPollution impacts of burning.
#WoodBurning is still a vastly underestimated and misunderstood source of pollution.
Order your free posters here: bit.ly/wbposterform
#WoodBurning is still a vastly underestimated and misunderstood source of pollution.
Order your free posters here: bit.ly/wbposterform
69% of adults find it unacceptable that there may still be cars in the UK with #Dieselgate emissions defeat technology fitted.
A decade on, we're still breathing the emissions from these cars. "Where illegal activity is shown, the government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers."
A decade on, we're still breathing the emissions from these cars. "Where illegal activity is shown, the government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers."
Public do not trust car manufacturers as new Dieselgate case begins in High Court | ClientEarth
New polling shows the British public want accountability.
www.clientearth.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
69% of adults find it unacceptable that there may still be cars in the UK with #Dieselgate emissions defeat technology fitted.
A decade on, we're still breathing the emissions from these cars. "Where illegal activity is shown, the government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers."
A decade on, we're still breathing the emissions from these cars. "Where illegal activity is shown, the government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers."
Drax will run for less time, but be paid more per unit of electricity generated. This needs to stop! We look forward to the end of #Biomass generation. #AirPollution
Drax power plant to go on earning ‘over £1m a day’ from burning wood pellets
Analysts say Britain’s biggest power plant in line to earn £458.6m a year under new government subsidy contract
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Drax will run for less time, but be paid more per unit of electricity generated. This needs to stop! We look forward to the end of #Biomass generation. #AirPollution
It's November, does that mean it's OK to mention Christmas?
We're offering our free Christmas cards again this year; please join us in sending season's greetings while sharing facts and tips on how to reduce #AirPollution. You can order yours at the link.
We're offering our free Christmas cards again this year; please join us in sending season's greetings while sharing facts and tips on how to reduce #AirPollution. You can order yours at the link.
Christmas Cards 2025 — Mums for Lungs
November 5th 2025 Our Christmas cards are back by popular demand! Join us in sending season’s greetings while also sharing simple ideas on reducing air pollution in our everyday lives.
www.mumsforlungs.org
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It's November, does that mean it's OK to mention Christmas?
We're offering our free Christmas cards again this year; please join us in sending season's greetings while sharing facts and tips on how to reduce #AirPollution. You can order yours at the link.
We're offering our free Christmas cards again this year; please join us in sending season's greetings while sharing facts and tips on how to reduce #AirPollution. You can order yours at the link.
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Great article from theguardian.com
“We are really glad the ASA saw through the smoke and debunked some seriously misleading myths around wood-burning stoves: if you care about your health, don’t burn in your home,” said Jemima Hartshorn, the founder of @mumsforlungs.bsky.social
“We are really glad the ASA saw through the smoke and debunked some seriously misleading myths around wood-burning stoves: if you care about your health, don’t burn in your home,” said Jemima Hartshorn, the founder of @mumsforlungs.bsky.social
Misleading UK adverts for ’very low emission’ wood-burning stoves banned
ASA action won approval of clean air campaigners, who said some ‘seriously misleading myths’ had been debunked
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Great article from theguardian.com
“We are really glad the ASA saw through the smoke and debunked some seriously misleading myths around wood-burning stoves: if you care about your health, don’t burn in your home,” said Jemima Hartshorn, the founder of @mumsforlungs.bsky.social
“We are really glad the ASA saw through the smoke and debunked some seriously misleading myths around wood-burning stoves: if you care about your health, don’t burn in your home,” said Jemima Hartshorn, the founder of @mumsforlungs.bsky.social
Interesting idea here - not quite the same as a #CleanAirZone but always good to look at what other cities have done. #Transport #GreaterManchester
Andy Burnham 'should be allowed to introduce new Greater Manchester tax'
It's a concept successfully used in Dijon
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Interesting idea here - not quite the same as a #CleanAirZone but always good to look at what other cities have done. #Transport #GreaterManchester
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Proud to be a UK Landfills & #CleanAir campaigner in #Havering, & delighted with this news for children in Rainham & beyond: now & in the future. Huge thanks to The Havering Daily
#ZanesLaw @mumsforlungs.bsky.social #LaundersLane @truthaboutzane.bsky.social
thehaveringdaily.co.uk/2025/11/06/w...
#ZanesLaw @mumsforlungs.bsky.social #LaundersLane @truthaboutzane.bsky.social
thehaveringdaily.co.uk/2025/11/06/w...
Why Havering Council Supporting Zane’s Law Is A Victory For Our Children.
Havering Council has ‘reaffirmed its commitment to public safety and environmental protection by supporting the national Zane’s Law campaign’.
thehaveringdaily.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Proud to be a UK Landfills & #CleanAir campaigner in #Havering, & delighted with this news for children in Rainham & beyond: now & in the future. Huge thanks to The Havering Daily
#ZanesLaw @mumsforlungs.bsky.social #LaundersLane @truthaboutzane.bsky.social
thehaveringdaily.co.uk/2025/11/06/w...
#ZanesLaw @mumsforlungs.bsky.social #LaundersLane @truthaboutzane.bsky.social
thehaveringdaily.co.uk/2025/11/06/w...
Simon Birkett of @cleanairlondon.bsky.social urges the Mayor of London to commit to the WHO's interim target for nitrogen dioxide #AirPollution in London.
@london.gov.uk's third Mayoral term must not be "a ‘victory lap’ for your remarkable #CleanAir achievements in the first two terms".
@london.gov.uk's third Mayoral term must not be "a ‘victory lap’ for your remarkable #CleanAir achievements in the first two terms".
CAL calls on Mayor to comply with WHO's ‘interim target’ for NO2 of 20 ug/m3 by 2030 - Clean Air in London
Full compliance with WHO’s ‘interim target’ for NO2 of 20 ug/m3 by 1 January 2030 Dear Sir Sadiq I am writing on behalf of Clean Air in London (CAL) to you as Mayor of London. You are also Co-Chair o...
cleanair.london
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Simon Birkett of @cleanairlondon.bsky.social urges the Mayor of London to commit to the WHO's interim target for nitrogen dioxide #AirPollution in London.
@london.gov.uk's third Mayoral term must not be "a ‘victory lap’ for your remarkable #CleanAir achievements in the first two terms".
@london.gov.uk's third Mayoral term must not be "a ‘victory lap’ for your remarkable #CleanAir achievements in the first two terms".
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Based on current fatality rates, 106 people will be killed in crashes on Birmingham’s roads during the 2026 to 2030 council term.
We are partnering as an unprecedented coalition of 16 national and local organisations to ask the politicians of tomorrow: Will you make Birmingham’s roads safer?
We are partnering as an unprecedented coalition of 16 national and local organisations to ask the politicians of tomorrow: Will you make Birmingham’s roads safer?
Will you make Birmingham's roads safer?
Better Streets joins with 15 organisations to make ten asks of tomorrow's politicians to address road safety.
betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Based on current fatality rates, 106 people will be killed in crashes on Birmingham’s roads during the 2026 to 2030 council term.
We are partnering as an unprecedented coalition of 16 national and local organisations to ask the politicians of tomorrow: Will you make Birmingham’s roads safer?
We are partnering as an unprecedented coalition of 16 national and local organisations to ask the politicians of tomorrow: Will you make Birmingham’s roads safer?
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Nice one Birmingham City Council!
It’s good to see Brum leading the way on raising awareness about fireworks and air quality. Let’s celebrate without polluting our city 🎆💨 #ClearTheAir #FunWithoutFireworks #BrumBreathes
It’s good to see Brum leading the way on raising awareness about fireworks and air quality. Let’s celebrate without polluting our city 🎆💨 #ClearTheAir #FunWithoutFireworks #BrumBreathes
November 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Nice one Birmingham City Council!
It’s good to see Brum leading the way on raising awareness about fireworks and air quality. Let’s celebrate without polluting our city 🎆💨 #ClearTheAir #FunWithoutFireworks #BrumBreathes
It’s good to see Brum leading the way on raising awareness about fireworks and air quality. Let’s celebrate without polluting our city 🎆💨 #ClearTheAir #FunWithoutFireworks #BrumBreathes