UK Clean Air Day 2020

For the past few years, Clean Air Day has been the UK's largest air pollution campaign, engaging thousands of people at hundreds of events and reaching millions more through the media. Owing to COVID-19, this year’s Clean Air Day is taking place on 8 October 2020 and will be more of a virtual event.

You can check out the programme of events and register to “Clean Air Day Live” for a series of webinars from experts on the subject as well as some voices from communities across the UK. Follow the link: https://www.cleanairday.org.uk/clean-air-day-live

You can check out your own impact on air quality by using the Air Pollution Calculator (http://calculator.cleanairhub.org.uk/quiz) and follow the simple tips below to avoid and cut air pollution.

• Drive less - Walk, cycle or take public transport to work or school.
• Use quieter streets - When you’re on a bike or on foot to avoid polluted main roads.
• Work from home more often - Challenge your workplace to make this easier for you
• If driving is essential, go electric - There are lots of ways you can travel electric. Hire an electric car, taxi or test drive an electric vehicle today.
• If driving is essential, don't idle - If you drive, turn off your engine when your vehicle is stationary, and it is safe to do so.
• Avoid using wood burning stoves and open fires- If it is essential, only burn dry, well-seasoned or “Ready-to-Burn” labelled wood, or smokeless fuel.
• Support local change - Talk to your local Councillors and MP about air pollution in your area and ask what you can do to support the local plan (and if there isn’t one, demand one)

Visit and share the www.CleanAirHub.org.uk with everything you need to know about air pollution in one place.