Category Archives: Europe

What does PM stand for? And its not Prime Minister:

All you ever wanted to know about Particulate Matter (PM) but were too afraid to ask. PM stands for Particulate Matter. It is the term for particles found in the air including dust, dirt, soot, and smoke.  These particles can be suspended … Continue reading

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2012 Olympics: Leicester university pollution system gets trial

An advanced air pollution monitoring system invented by British scientist at the University of Leicester will go on trial at the 2012 London Olympics. Withe the CityScan technology air quality can be screened and its creators can create a precise … Continue reading

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London election: Mayors’ air pollution records compared

The battle continues… The BBC has published a comparison between previous London mayors and Boris Johnson’s performance on tackling air quality. Air pollution in London is still the highest in Europe and more than twice the World Health Organisation limits. … Continue reading

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Don’t Hold Your Breath, Get a Mask and Get on….

Picture this…. It’s the middle of the night, London Mayor, Boris Johnson is on his hands and knees outside the air quality monitoring station on the Marylebone Road… pot of glue in one hand, brush in the other, smearing it … Continue reading

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Boris Johnson accused of hiding London air pollution

Boris Johnson is being accused by Labour MPs of using dust particle suppressants near air quality monitoring sites to bring down their readings. Boris Johnson accused of hiding London air pollution | Environment | guardian.co.uk.

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UK National Air Quality Archive

If you’re interested how the air pollution has been in the UK over recent years, check out this UK air quality archive. [ARCHIVED CONTENT] UK National Air Quality Archive: Home.

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Greens call for traffic cuts to stem deadly York pollution

Air pollution kills as many people in York as road accidents, alcohol and obesity combined, a new report has suggested.  The City of York Council is working on a strategy to make York the UK’s first low emission city. Greens … Continue reading

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Air pollution prematurely killing 13,000 people a year in Britain, says MIT

Major study reveals air pollution is killing 13000 people a year prematurely in Britain. The study is embarrassing for the government in light of the London Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee this summer. Air pollution prematurely killing 13,000 people a … Continue reading

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