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This news article reports on the impact of the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) and the low emission zone (LEZ) in London. The article features references to a study by the Institute which showed a meaningful link between the introduction of the LEZ and school children performing better in their SATs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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