Clean Air Around Schools

Most people are aware that motor vehicles are a major cause of pollution. It is also a fact that being exposed to car exhausts causes increases in asthma in children.

School drop off and pick up times generate heavy traffic which means air in the vicinity of schools becomes polluted.

The Cornwall Council could play a role by creating Clean Air Zones around schools. Signs erected near schools could, for instance, say “Clean Air Zone - Please switch off your engine when stationary “.

Also the Council could help fund and promote “safe air pedestrian routes” for use by walking children and parents.

Improving air quality is not something to think about another day - action is needed now.