Category Archives: Europe

Experts to survey town’s traffic after residents complain over air pollution

‘ENOUGH is enough’, say residents who believe air pollution is harming their health. People living on Boot Hill in Weymouth are seriously worried about high level of pollution on the road. A new report shows that the levels of nitrogen … Continue reading

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City mayor to tackle air pollution in downtown Riga

Latvia’s environment minister Romans Naudins has entrusted Riga City Mayor Nils Ushakovs to immediately solve the problem of air pollution in downtown Riga, LETA reported on Monday. According to the report, the European Commission (EC) sent a warning to the … Continue reading

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Europe launches mobile app to help public monitor air pollution

The EU has launched the AirProbe system that uses a small sensor box and an app to help the public track how much ozone, black carbon and other pollutants they are being exposed to. Partners from Belgium, Germany, Italy and … Continue reading

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The great diesel scandal: how cheap fuel is choking our cities

Stand at a busy road junction on a bright day and chances are you will see it: a Wacky Races cloud of black smoke left hanging in the air after a car pulls away. These clouds are actually particles of … Continue reading

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Air pollution to be monitored in Newcastle across the city

NEWCASTLE now has access to an air quality monitoring network that will provide rolling information about pollution levels across the city. The network, based on the successful Upper Hunter Air Quality Monitoring network, was launched in Carrington this morning. In … Continue reading

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Islington to fine idling drivers to boost air quality

Drivers caught running their engines unnecessarily while stationary will from today (August 1) be issued with on-the-spot fines by council officers Islington council will from today (August 1) begin issuing on-the-spot fines to idling motorists in the London borough in … Continue reading

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Diesel car drivers ‘betrayed’ as EU cracks down on Britain over air pollution

More than 10 million motorists who were “betrayed and misled” into buying diesel cars have been warned that they face higher costs as the European Union puts pressure on Britain to cut air pollution levels. It comes as Boris Johnson, the … Continue reading

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Sheffield area ‘above pollution limits’ for months

Air quality in Nether Edge has met EU standards only once in six months of monitoring, it has been revealed. Levels of pollution in the Sheaf Valley, which includes Nether Edge, Sharrow and Abbeydale Road, have been above maximum European … Continue reading

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