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Following on from COP26, where health and air pollution were clearly missing from the agenda, it was great to bring together academics, policymakers, local authorities and green-sector leaders in a dedicated space for all things air quality. 

 

Our expert speakers delivered thought-provoking and moving presentations, all of which highlighted the immediate need to act now to reduce air pollution across the globe. 

 

Chaired by Stephen Cirell, advisory energy consultant and host of the Environment Journal Podcast, the day included presentations on indoor air pollution, London’s approach to clean air and the impact that air pollution is having on children’s health. 

 

The first speaker of the day was Baroness Finlay.

 

Baroness Finlay is a Welsh doctor, professor of palliative medicine and a Crossbench Member of the House of Lords. She is also chair of the CO Research Trust, a charity aiming to reduce the incidents of death and injury caused by carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

 

Her presentation, titled ‘The Housing Trilemma,’ looked at why Covid-19 should bring health and air quality back into focus for housing policymakers.