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Category Archives: London
Systemic inequalities driving exposure to high indoor air pollution in London
Systemic inequalities mean that low-income households in London are more likely to be exposed to higher levels of indoor air pollution, according to a report by UCL researchers. The biggest factors are the quality of housing and the characteristics of … Continue reading
New anti-idling campaign targets drivers in London
Drivers who leave their engines idling are being targeted in a new campaign led by the City of London Corporation and Camden Council The ‘Engine Off, Every Stop’ campaign, which is being funded by the Mayor of London, features posters … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, idling, London, London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, UK, Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), vehicle emissions
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‘High’ – Air pollution warning issued for London
AIR pollution in South London has risen to high levels due to the UK heatwave. The London Air Quality Network is reporting that the high levels of air pollution could continue across today with thunder showers predicted for tomorrow. The … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, ground level ozone, London, UK
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New research shows outdoor workers are exposed to 15% more pollution than the average Londoner
We are building the evidence base that proves government must act on air quality says British Safety Council. An app developed by King College London as part of the British Safety Council’s Time to Breathe campaign is building on a … Continue reading
Revealed: microplastic pollution is raining down on city dwellers
Exclusive: London has highest level yet recorded but health impacts of breathing particles are unknown Microplastic pollution is raining down on city dwellers, with research revealing that London has the highest levels yet recorded. The health impacts of breathing or … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, Research on Air Pollution in the UK, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, London, microplastic, Research, UK
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Pollution league tables for UK urban areas reveal the expected and unexpected
The Bedfordshire town of Luton has come bottom of a league table of predicted city-wide air pollution concentrations among UK cities, according to new analysis by the Universities of Birmingham and Lancaster. The Bedfordshire town of Luton has come bottom … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, Research on Air Pollution in the UK, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, Luton, Research, UK, uk air quality
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Living near busy road stunts children’s lung growth, study says
Research reveals that living in proximity of traffic increases risk of lung cancer by 10% Living near a busy road stunts lung growth in children and increases the risk of lung cancer, research has revealed. The analysis by King’s College … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Health Effects of Air Pollution, London, Medical Studies, Poland, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, Birmingham, Bristol, bronchitis, Health Effects of Air Pollution, heart disease, Liverpool, lung cancer, Nottingham, Oxford, PM2.5, Poland, Research, Southampton, stroke, UK, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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