Biodiversity & environmental quality

Clean Air For The Ends - campaign against air pollution in South London

Organisation
Impact on Urban Heath

Theme
Biodiversity & environmental quality

Goals
Air quality

Poetic Unity, a Brixton-based charity, worked with the Live + Breathe campaign group to produce a video for their new air quality campaign, ‘Clean Air For The Ends’.

Funded by Impact for Urban Health, the Live + Breathe group is working with Poetic Unity to promote alternative travel, such as riding bikes and roller skating, for young Black and marginalised people from the end.

South London areas such as Lambeth and Southwark have some of the worst air pollution levels in London, with Black residents being disproportionately exposed to pollutants compared to other ethnic groups.

As part of the campaign, Poetic Unity has produced this video:

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To find out more about the projects:

Live + Breathe (opens in a new window)

Poetic Unity (opens in a new window)

What can I do to help?

You can make your home or workplace cooler by improving insulation, adding shutters to windows, painting your roof and walls white, and increasing greenery

Opt for energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs to cut down on electricity use. Make it a habit to turn off lights and electronics when not in use, and unplug chargers to prevent phantom energy consumption.

Take steps to fix leaks in faucets and pipes, and install water-saving appliances and fixtures. Incorporate water conservation practices into your daily routine, such as turning off taps when not needed.

Consider using public transportation, carpooling, or ridesharing to reduce your carbon footprint. If possible, opt for fuel-efficient or electric vehicles, and explore alternative modes of transportation like walking or biking

Explore options like solar panels or wind turbines for home energy. Choose energy providers that prioritize renewable sources, and advocate for policies that encourage the use of clean energy.

Reduce meat consumption, particularly red meat, and opt for locally sourced and sustainably produced foods. Consider adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet to lower your environmental impact

Share information on climate change and its impacts with friends and family. Encourage sustainable practices, and support educational initiatives in your community to raise awareness.

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