London's tax on polluting cars contributed to a significant improvement in public health, as evidenced by a reduction in children with clinically impaired lung function.

Surprise! London’s tax on polluting cars made everyone much healthier (updated) Further, the number of children with “clinically impaired lung function” reduced ... The number fell from 14% to 9% in London. https://electrek.co/2026/08/19/surprise-taxing-polluting-vehicles-in-london-made-everyone-much-healthier/

"Surprise! London’s tax on polluting cars made everyone much healthier" https://electrek.co/2026/08/19/surprise-taxing-polluting-vehicles-in-london-made-everyone-much-healthier/