NHS pledges to cut particulate pollution from fleet under new 10-year plan

Madeleine Cuff
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National Health Service promises to cut air pollution from ambulances and other vehicles 20 per cent by 2024 as part of drive for better air quality

The NHS has committed to cut levels of air pollution produced by its fleet of ambulances and other vehicles by 20 per cent by 2024, as part of an effort to reduce the impact poor air quality is having...

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