Pollution expert gives talk to 2,000 school pupils after LEZ introduction
It comes after Glasgow introduced the strictest air quality regime in the UK yesterday
As drivers get acquainted with Glasgow's new Low Emission Zone (LEZ), more than 2,000 school pupils will be hearing what they can do about air pollution.
An expert on environmental pollution from the University of Stirling has given a talk the kids about improving the air they breathe.
Dr Heather Price, a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Geography, delivered the online session ‘What can YOU do about air pollution?’ as part of Glasgow Science Centre’s Curious About Festival.
It comes after Glasgow became the latest city to introduce a low-emission zone (LEZ), with more Scottish cities set to follow.
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During Heather’s talk to school pupils, she offered various suggestions for improving air quality.
She said they could walk or cycle instead of travelling by car, use an extractor fan while cooking and encourage their parents not to idle the car.
Heather said: “Air pollution is a public health emergency that affects us all, yet it can often feel that we are powerless to do something about it.
“I wanted to show young people that there are small changes they can make to their everyday lives to improve the air they breathe as well as highlight how, by working together, we can make even bigger changes.
“It was fantastic to have an opportunity to engage so many young people about the topic I’m so passionate about.”
Heather’s talk was part of a series of events aimed at encouraging young people to take a closer look at science and technology through interviews and insights, activities and resources, photo galleries and art exhibitions.