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Community call-out to take place in Bishopston for Clean Air Day
Thursday June 21 sees the return of Clean Air Day, a date that is recognised nationally but holds particular importance in Bristol, where levels of pollutant nitrogen dioxide are twice the legal limit in parts of the city. Clean Air Day is an opportunity for people to share information and understand the impact that air pollution has and how we can reduce it, and likeminded people are invited to gather in Bishopston to find out more about the issues in Bristol and pledge to make a change.
The community call-out will be taking place between 6-7pm at Boston Tea Party on the corner of Nevil Road and Gloucester Road. Speakers and guests will include Eleanor Combley, Green councillor for Bishopston, Gavin Spittlehouse of Sustainable Bishopston who will be demonstrating air quality monitoring, and Jessica Read, a transport engineer and advocate for healthy, inclusive cities who will discuss the impact on air quality on children’s health.
Members of the public who attend the event will have the opportunity to pledge their support to improve Bristol’s air quality by making a small but beneficial commitment to reducing the part they play in emitting air pollution. After the event, there will be a clean air walk around the local area.
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One of the event’s organisers, Jane Goddard, is a volunteer at the Bishopston Society. She is passionate about raising awareness of air pollution and wanted to create an event that was local to Bishopston, a community dominated by the roar of traffic along Gloucester Road. “We wanted to celebrate and create awareness locally for Clean Air Day,” Jane told Bristol24/7. “The Society approached Boston Tea Party, knowing that they are very interested in improving the environment, and they were happy to host the event there.
“We’ve invited guest speakers, such as academics, our local councillor and an individual who has the means to actually measure air pollution. Having such knowledgeable individuals can provide those who attend with the tools to understand the issue. We also really want to raise this issue to children who may not yet be aware of the problem.
“Our message is to do anything you can to avoid driving – take side streets in your route so you can cycle, and walk whenever you can.”
The Bishopston Clean Air Day call-out takes place at 6pm on June 21 in Boston Tea Party on the corner of Nevil Road. For more information, visit www.bishopstonsociety.org.uk/cab
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