Although it’s scientifically unconfirmed (so I believe), I’m sure that the startling rise in children born with asthma is clearly linked to degrading air quality. And as someone who suffers from it – and once nearly died having an attack of it – I think this is serious damage to the coming generations, not just a nuisance. It’s an ethical issue that faces industrial polluters. I’d certainly like some of them to see someone having a severe asthma attack, which is a terrifying experience, before they allow their companies to dump more filth into the air.