Campaign group display fake pollution signs in Brighton
Fake pollution warning signs have been erected in Brighton and Hove by a climate campaign group. The signs, which are displayed on lampposts in the city centre, have been placed in "high pollution areas" by Clean Air for Brighton and Hove. The climate campaign group is calling for an extended Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) in the city and a fully electric transport network. Brighton and Hove City Council have been approached for comment. Clean Air for Brighton and Hove is made up of healthcare professionals who are concerned about air pollution. A spokesman for the group claimed air pollution in Brighton and Hove violates legal pollution levels at 12 locations, including in Western Road, Seven Dials and the city centre. "Polluted air is linked to asthma, heart disease, strokes, dementia, diabetes, cancer and reduced life expectancy," he said. "We feel our elected representatives are not taking action to improve air quality, nor are they doing enough to educate the population on the dangers, current levels and locations where air pollution is worst. "This is why we feel the public should be warned and signage is appropriate." The group said reducing the number of older diesel vehicles was "fundamental" to improving air quality and health. "The only realistic way of achieving a reduction in diesel vehicles is through a Ulez and that is why, in order to improve air quality and health, we must roll out a Ulez without delay," the spokesman said. "Fortunately, our city has the option and power to implement these policies." Follow BBC South East on Facebook , on Twitter , and on Instagram . Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk . London emission zone extension 'extremely unfair' Classic car event will not go ahead in 2024 Fears as emissions zone expands to London boundary ULEZ to hit 1m people outside London - report Brighton & Hove City Council Heat health alert extended for two more days Sussex fight back on day one against Leicestershire at Hove Eastbourne Looking Back: Pictures from the inaugural Soapbox Race in the town Shaun the Sheep sculpture 'ripped from base' and left in road on art trail launch day Dial 999 if you see this Crawley man wanted for failing to appear at court Police hunting for wanted man with connections to Brighton Race against time to save Morocco quake survivors US denies Cold War with China in historic Vietnam visit How Russia and West agreed on Ukraine G20 language How Russia and West agreed on Ukraine G20 language US denies Cold War with China in historic Vietnam visit 'Everyone in this village is either dead or missing' At the scene of Morocco mosque collapsed by quake. Video At the scene of Morocco mosque collapsed by quake Inside the horror of Europe's biggest wildfire Inside a 'hijacked' South African building. Video Inside a 'hijacked' South African building How chronic pain feels for me. Video How chronic pain feels for me The rise and fall of a parenting influencer Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth Florida's first hurricane-proof town The greatest spy novel ever written? Why is everyone crazy about Aperol? 2023 BBC.