Prioritize Health of Citizens Over Industrial Lobbies

We, the mayors of several of Europe's great cities, have a duty to protect the health of our citizens and to secure a healthy environment and decent quality of life for them.

Soon, 80 percent of Europe's population will live in urban areas. Our day-to-day lives are punctuated by peaks in pollution levels, largely caused by vehicle emissions, that result in serious health problems. We therefore assume with determination our mission to protect public health and the climate. This is why we made a firm commitment at COP21 in Paris to reduce the level of pollution in our towns and cities.

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