With data from the World Health Organisation showing 7 million premature deaths from air pollution exposure every year, with a horrifying 800 people dying every hour, there’s not a minute to waste in working to reduce levels of toxic air. It’s a problem that’s worryingly close to home, too. Last year, air pollution on Oxford Street alone was found to breach EU nitrogen dioxide limits 80% of the time – that’s a staggering 5.6 days a week.

This year, the UN is asking the world to consider how we can change our everyday lives to reduce the amount of air pollution we produce, and limit its harmful contribution to global warming and our own health. As we continue to push our government for greener economies, there are small but significant steps we can all take to improve the quality of our air. Here’s how to get involved.

5 ways you can help #BeatAirPollution this World Environment Day