Category Archives: Europe

Smoggy Sand: How Deserts Spread Air Pollution

Sand can blow a long way—as residents in suddenly smoggy London are learning For the last few days, the skyline of London—so often an indifferent gray—has resembled Los Angeles in the 1960s, or Beijing. A nasty bout of smog has … Continue reading

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Smog over Britain: Air pollution ‘will get worse’ as more drivers choose diesel powered cars

The smog-like conditions which brought a haze to swathes of Britain will become even more frequent as diesel car ownership soars, a leading pollution expert has warned. Diesel engine emissions pose the single greatest public health challenge for UK cities … Continue reading

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Air pollution: High levels continue to affect UK

High levels of air pollution are continuing to affect parts of the UK on Thursday, according to experts. Data from environment department Defra shows London has reached the maximum level 10 – meaning very high. Levels in eastern England have … Continue reading

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UK smog alert: how bad is it?

The east of England and Midlands are the worst-affected areas but large swathes of England and Wales will see high levels of pollution on Thursday, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said. The elevated pollution levels have … Continue reading

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UK smog alert: vulnerable people advised to stay indoors

“Periods of very high pollution in London arise usually because the city’s normal pollution emissions are increased further by polluted air arriving on light winds from neighbouring areas such as northern Europe,” he said. “However, whether home-produced or arriving from … Continue reading

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Air pollution: High levels ‘to spread across England and Wales’

High levels of air pollution which have been affecting parts of England are set to get worse and spread, experts say. Environment department Defra says “high” or “very high” levels have been recorded in the past 24 hours mainly in … Continue reading

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Saharan dust prompts ‘very high’ air pollution threatening sick and elderly

Saharan dust is contributing to unusually high levels of air pollution, threatening the health of elderly and vulnerable people in the UK. Parts of eastern England, the Midlands and Wales over the next few days will experience the highest levels … Continue reading

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Met Office Warns London and South About Saharan Dust Storm

UK residents especially those living in London are being warned that dust from a Saharan storm could be a contributing factor to one of the worst smogs of the year, expected later this week. Southerly winds from north Africa already … Continue reading

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