Review finds lack of evidence as to whether planting around our homes reduces the pollution we breathe

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Jul 24, 2026, 1:20 pm83 ptsTrending
A new review led by the University of East London (UEL) has uncovered a major blind spot in air pollution research. Despite domestic gardens covering vast areas of Britain's towns and cities, researchers found no direct evidence showing whether they reduce pollution levels or improve the air people breathe at…

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