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The claim

There has only been a singular death from air pollution in London between 2001 and 2021.

Rating

Missing context: The claim is based on an analysis of causes of death as registered on death certificates. This ignores the fact that environmental factors are rarely given as causes of death in this context. Scientific studies suggest the true number of deaths from air pollution is likely far higher.

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