Aircraft pollution said to be putting millions at risk of serious health conditions

A new study by green group Transport & Environment (T&E) suggests that thousands of cases of dementia, diabetes and high blood pressure across the UK could be linked to tiny particles emitted by planes. It is estimated that around six million people in the UK or 9% of the population who live within a 20km radius of London Gatwick, Stansted, Heathrow and Manchester airport are being exposed to ultrafine particles. These particles emitted by aircraft are particularly concerning as they penetrate deeply into the human body and have been found in blood, the brain and the placenta. “This is a