Category Archives: Europe

Air pollution could get Netherlands fined by EU: environmentalists

The high level of air pollution in the Netherlands could lead to large fines from the European Union. This is according to Milieu Defensie (Environment Defense), based on nitrogen dioxide measurements made on 58 main roads. This is the first … Continue reading

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Pollutionwatch: Fumes from the farm

The first hints of spring appeared in our air pollution during February. Ground level ozone rises each spring across the whole northern hemisphere as increasingly strong sun acts upon air pollution that built up over winter. First indications of this … Continue reading

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Why does Chamonix have some of the worst air pollution in France?

It’s famous for its winter sports but few visitors know about the high levels of pollution that collect in this idyllic mountain valley. Chamonix’s mayor hopes a raft of improvements, including a new train service, will help clean up the … Continue reading

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London pollution shame laid bare: the UK’s 50 worst spots for air filth are ALL in the capital

London’s pollution shame was laid bare by shocking new figures today. Londoners are breathing the filthiest air in the country – with toxicity levels up to three-and-a-half times the EU legal limit. All 50 of Britain’s worst blackspots for dirty … Continue reading

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Industry lobbyists weakened Europe’s air pollution rules, say Greenpeace

New limits on air pollution in Europe have been watered down because governments are allowing some of the worst polluters to help draw up the rules, according to a Greenpeace investigation. New limits on air pollution in Europe have been … Continue reading

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Air pollution will kill thousands in Europe, EEA warns

EU environment watchdog blames governments for failing to act on air pollution warnings saying it will lead to premature deaths across the countries Hundreds of thousands of Europeans will suffer a premature death in the next two decades as the … Continue reading

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MPs’ plan to cut air pollution near schools rejected by Government

A generation of children will grow up with their lives blighted by illegally high levels of air pollution after the Government rejected proposals to protect schools in the worst affected areas, MPs claim. With air pollution thought to be killing … Continue reading

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Researchers detect students are exposed to high levels of air pollution during trips to school

Using a new smartphone app and air pollution sensor researchers from the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL) have found that levels of air pollution were more than twice as high during the journeys to school (2.8 microgram/m3) than … Continue reading

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