Support a new Clean Air Act

Air pollution is a hidden public health crisis and it’s affecting us all.

In the UK, toxic air is linked to around 30,000 deaths every year, contributing to serious conditions like cancer, heart disease, stroke and asthma. Almost everyone in the country is breathing air that exceeds World Health Organization safety guidelines.

We have cleaned up our air before. Now, we need a new Clean Air Act fit for the 21st century – one that protects our health, meets WHO standards, and enshrines the right to breathe clean air in law.

How can you help?

1. Write to your MP

• Step 1: Find your MP. Visit: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP, enter your postcode to find your local MP and their contact details.
• Step 2: Send them an email. You can use the template below – but we recommend personalising it. Adding your own experiences (for example, how air pollution affects your health, family, or community) makes your message much more powerful.

Subject: Please support a new Clean Air Act

Dear [MP’s name],

I am writing as a constituent to ask you to support urgent action on air pollution, including the delivery of a new Clean Air Act.

Air pollution is the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK, contributing to around 30,000 deaths each year and increasing the risk of serious illnesses such as heart disease, stroke and asthma.

Yet almost all of us are still exposed to levels of pollution above World Health Organization guidelines.

I urge you to support a new Clean Air Act that:

• Aligns UK air quality targets with WHO guidelines
• Introduces a legal right to clean air
• Empowers local authorities to act
• Tackles modern sources of pollution

Clean air is essential for healthier communities, protecting the NHS, and ensuring a better future for children.

[Add your personal experience or reason for caring about clean air here]

I would welcome the opportunity to hear your views on this issue. Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your postcode]

2. Spread the word

Share this campaign with friends, family and colleagues. The more people who speak up, the harder it is to ignore.

3. Stay engaged

Follow the campaign and look out for opportunities to take part in events, sign petitions, and show your support for clean air.