This morning, as the UK broke 2017’s annual air pollution limits only 5 days into the year (3 days earlier than last year), childhood champion Mary Poppins was spotted soaring over Parliament in a pollution mask, calling on politicians to clean up the UK’s air to protect kids’ lungs.
Greenpeace, which is behind her appearance today, is urging the government to end the sale of new diesel cars, most of which pump out between two to 15 times the legal limits, and push manufacturers to rapidly shift to hybrid and electric vehicles.
