Media coverage for the JEBO article “And Breathe Normally”: Impacts of low emission zones on sick leave and mental well-being

Eleonora Fichera

Press/Media: Research

Description

This is media coverage following the publication of the Journal of Economic Behaviour article. This is also linked to the same research described in the IPR Policy Brief "Low Emission Zones improve air quality, physical health and mental well-being" citing the same research then unpublished.

Period	23 Apr 2025 → 16 May 2025

Media coverage

Title	Sadi Khan handed victory as Ulez causes major health benefits for Londoners - "Smart policy"
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	msn
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	2/05/25
URL	https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/sadiq-khan-handed-victory-as-ulez-causes-major-health-benefits-for-londoners-smart-policy/ar-AA1DEEcy
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	L'auto elettrica fa bene alla salute (oltre che all'ambiente)
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	Insideevs
Country/Territory	Italy
Date	29/04/25
Description	Italian article summarising our study in detail
Producer/Author	Francesco Barontini
URL	https://insideevs.it/news/757851/auto-elettrica-inquinamento-emissioni-londra/
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	Sadiq Khan handed victory as Ulez causes major health benefits for Londoners
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	British Bulletin
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	26/04/25
URL	https://britishbulletin.com/sadiq-khan-handed-victory-as-ulez-causes-major-health-benefits-for-londoners/
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	UK analysis research join contaminated air to cognitive decrease
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	India Daily Mail
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	26/04/25
URL	https://indiadailymail.com/germany/uk-analysis-research-join-contaminated-air-to-cognitive-decrease-dw-04-25-2025/
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	https://parliamentnews.co.uk/sadiq-khan-wins-as-ulez-brings-major-health-gains
Media name/outlet	The Parliament Politics
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	26/04/25
Description	Citation of our article linked to Sadi Khan win
Producer/Author	Daniele Naddei
URL	https://parliamentnews.co.uk/sadiq-khan-wins-as-ulez-brings-major-health-gains
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	Sadiq Khan handed victory as Ulez causes major health benefits for Londoners - 'Smart policy'
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	GB news
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	26/04/25
URL	https://www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/cars/sadiq-khan-ulez-benefits-london
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	UK Studies Link Contaminated Air to Cognitive Decline
Media name/outlet	Latently
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	26/04/25
URL	https://www.latestly.com/technology/science/uk-studies-link-contaminated-air-to-cognitive-decline-6809553.html
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	London’s low-emission zones lead to £37m public health savings
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Design Products and Applications
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	25/04/25
URL	London’s low-emission zones lead to £37m public health savings
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	UK studies link contaminated air to cognitive decline
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	DNYUZ
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	USA United States
Date	25/04/25
URL	https://dnyuz.com/2025/04/25/uk-studies-link-contaminated-air-to-cognitive-decline/
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	London’s low emission zones save lives and money
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	myScience
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	24/04/25
URL	https://www.myscience.org/en/news/wire/london_s_low_emission_zones_save_lives_and_money-2025-bath
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	Study proves health benefits of low emission zones
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Trasport +Energy
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	24/04/25
URL	https://transportandenergy.com/2025/04/24/study-proves-health-benefits-of-low-emission-zones/
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	New Study Reveals London’s Low Emission Zones Improve Health and Cut Costs
Media name/outlet	ScienceMag
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	23/04/25
URL	https://scienmag.com/new-study-reveals-londons-low-emission-zones-improve-health-and-cut-costs/
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	London's low emission zones save lives and money, new study finds
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Phys.org
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	23/04/25
URL	https://phys.org/news/2025-04-london-emission-zones-money.html
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	London's low emission zones save lives and money
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Science Daily
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	23/04/25
URL	https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423130333.htm
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	London’s low emission zones save lives and money, new study finds
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	EurekAlert
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	23/04/25
URL	https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1081476
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

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Media contributions

Title	Low emission zones are successful in cutting air pollution, study finds
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	The Guardian
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	16/05/25
Description	The Guardian article linking our research to research in Belgium
Producer/Author	The Guardian - Gary Fuller
URL	https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/may/16/low-emission-zones-successful-cutting-air-pollution-researchers-find
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

Title	UK studies link contaminated air to cognitive decline
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	Deutsche Welle
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	25/04/25
Description	Article following interview tip Deutsche Welle Matthew Ward
Producer/Author	DW.com Matthew Ward Agius
URL	https://www.dw.com/en/uk-studies-link-contaminated-air-to-cognitive-decline/a-72354328
Persons	Eleonora Fichera

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