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The Corridor of Shame is a phrase developed by Aquaten Clean in the UK to highlight air pollution in urban areas where heavy traffic loads create a significant build up of toxic gases and particulate matter for example by the entrance to the school gates or tube stations or at busy road junctions.

Air pollution has become a leading test case for the environment in the UK, as it has been found that as many as 40,000 people a year are dying prematurely as a result of complications caused by polluted air across the country. Pollution is an issue in major cities across the world.

Children are exposed to 30 per cent more air pollution than adults while walking to school, according to a study by NGO Global Action Plan. The health effects of exposure to small particulate pollution are estimated to cost the NHS and social care sector in excess of £40m each year. Public Health England research shows that even the smallest improvement in air quality could reap massive rewards for children and the UK taxpayer.

Aquaten Clean aims to reduce pollution levels in areas defined as the ‘Corridor of Shame’. This is specifically where there are high densities of people gathered on a daily basis fulfilling their day-to-day lives.

Aquaten Clean's objective is to improve the air quality enjoyed by pupils and their families and people going about their day-to-day activities.