Category Archives: Europe

EU urged to crack down on pollution in ‘year of air’

Poll reveals air quality is a key concern for the public as Defra and ClientEarth prepare for Supreme Court hearing Policy makers will today face renewed calls to introduce stronger measures to tackle poor air quality, as a survey reveals … Continue reading

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£150,000 to Improve Air Quality in York

City of York Council has gained funding from government worth £150,000 for five schemes aimed at improving air quality in the city. The funding, which comes from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Defra puts York at the … Continue reading

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Air Pollution on the Rise in Athens

Air pollution in Athens has surged in recent days because of people choosing wood over more expensive fuels to heat their homes in the grips of a continuing economic crisis, the environment ministry said Friday. Particulate matter has been measured … Continue reading

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Defra awards £2m funding to tackle air pollution

Funding has been given to 36 local authorities for 42 projects in the UK to raise awareness about air pollution and provide support for the implementation of low emission zones (LEZs), writes Michael Holder The Department for Environment, Food and … Continue reading

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Air Balloon roundabout plans ‘will not improve traffic flow or pollution’

CONTROVERSIAL plans to change the traffic flow at the Air Balloon roundabout will make no difference to the amount of congestion and air pollution, a community leader has said. Gloucestershire Highways Agency is considering introducing a no-right-turn rule at the … Continue reading

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Officials move to address air pollution

The official website of Slavonski Brod, a city in eastern Croatia, last month issued a dire warning for people to stay in their homes because of the polluted air. Harmful gases from the Bosanski Brod oil refinery in neighbouring Bosnia … Continue reading

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Greece: Air pollution soars as households turn to wood for heat

This year the Greek government decided to equalize the price of central heating oil and diesel by drastically raising taxes. A direct consequence of this policy is rising air pollution, as households turn to wood as their heat source. In … Continue reading

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Air pollution at Waverley seven times higher than safety limits

Exhaust fumes from trains and taxis, coupled with toxic dust kicked up by construction works, are endangering the health of commuters, tourists and workers – particularly those with asthma, lung or heart conditions, experts say. Politicians have reacted with shock … Continue reading

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