Category Archives: Europe

UK cities face ban on heavily polluting traffic

Twelve UK cities and urban areas may have to ban or fine heavily polluting traffic from their centres within months after the European commission refused to allow Britain more time to reduce dangerous exhaust emissions, according to air quality campaigners. … Continue reading

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Europe refuses UK air pollution reprieve

Government plans to delay air pollution improvements in 12 UK areas have been refused by the European Commission, which says air quality must improve. The UK may now face fines if it fails to improve air quality quickly. London has … Continue reading

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Cycle race raises Putney Pollution concerns

With the Olympic cycle race coming through highly polluted Putney next month an environmental has report has raised concerns about visitors not being warned about poor air quality. The Commission for Sustainable London 2012 pre-games review has said raising awareness … Continue reading

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Free service available to alert Aberdeen residents when air quality is poor

Aberdeen City Council is promoting a national initiative which alerts when air quality could pose a risk to individuals with heart conditions or breathing problems. Those who sign up to the free service will receive a text message or e-mail … Continue reading

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The Effects of PM10

You might think people look ridiculous wearing masks, but look at the scientific literature on the effects of PM10 (particles smaller than 10 microns) on lungs/heart/cancer and you won’t be laughing any more. For scientific literature, click here: PubMed What does … Continue reading

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Beijing and London: air quality and the Olympics

Before the 2008 Beijing Olympics, there were widespread fears about the effects of air pollution on the performance, and even the health, of participating athletes. It is an issue that has followed the summer Olympics around the globe, from the … Continue reading

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Nanoparticles in polluted air, smoke & nanotechnology products have serious impact on health

New groundbreaking research by scientists at Trinity College Dublin has found that exposure to nanoparticles can have a serious impact on health, linking it to rheumatoid arthritis and the development of other serious autoimmune diseases. The findings that have been … Continue reading

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MPs to questions officials over air quality

Representatives from Defra, Environment Agency and the GLA to face questions over UK performance against air quality targets, writes Amy North Government officials are set to appear before MPs next week (June 27) to be questioned over the action the … Continue reading

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