Our fabulous NEST Team are keen to promote Clean Air Day!

Let’s take steps to protect our health from air pollution this #CleanAirDay on 15th June 2023!

Even though we can’t see it, air pollution impacts our health whatever age we are. Children are especially vulnerable to the effects, with air pollution linked to low birth weights and poor lung development; it can even contribute to reduced intelligence and mental health issues. Clean Air Day 2023 aims to highlight that improving air quality not only benefits our physical health and the environment but can also protect our mental and brain health. The good news is there are simple steps we can all take to help us avoid toxic air and cut down on the pollution we cause. Any reductions in air pollution that we make will lead to health improvements for us and in our local community – we all have a part to play!

What can you do to improve air quality outside school?

On Clean Air Day (Thursday 15th June), we would encourage you to walk, cycle or scoot to school if possible (or walk part of the journey from a nearby location). Walking is an easy and accessible way to improve physical and mental health and helps to improve local air quality. If you have to drive to school, please help to improve air quality by always switching off your engine whenever you are waiting and politely remind others to do the same.

To find out more about York’s anti-idling campaign visit https://www.york.gov.uk/EngineOff

The Personal Air Pollution Calculator is a free to use online tool to work out how much pollution you produce, how you can reduce it and protect your health: https://calculator.cleanairhub.org.uk

To find out more about air quality and how to improve it, visit the national Clean Air Hub website: https://www.cleanairhub.org.uk/