UK government settles claim for air pollution-related death of nine-year-old Ella.
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has settled a legal claim against the UK government for her daughter Ella's death from air pollution-related asthma in 2013. Ella, aged nine, was the first person in the UK to have air pollution recognized as a cause of death in an inquest. The Environment Department and other agencies expressed condolences and acknowledged the public health risks posed by air pollution. Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is advocating for "Ella's Law," emphasizing clean air as a human right.
October 31, 2024
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