Tackling air pollution

Early day motion 385, tabled 21 September 2022 by Barry Sheerman (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 34 members.

That this House recognises the urgent action needed to improve hazardous air pollution in the UK and the benefits of satellite data in monitoring and tracking the sources, extent and make-up of the hazard to ultimately mitigate the threat to human life; acknowledges that air pollution represents the largest environmental risk to public health as between 28,000 to 36,000 deaths can be attributed to air pollution in the UK every year; notes that the level of air pollutants in more than 97% of UK homes exceeds the World Health Organization’s guidelines; recognises the potential of remote sensing satellites to collect regular and accurate data on air pollution to help find solutions for cleaner air; and calls on the Government to support the development of new technologies that can mitigate and end dangerous levels of air pollution and ensure that all citizens have the inalienable right to breathe clean air.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Scottish National Party 5, DUP 3, Independent 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Alba 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.