Category Archives: London

Sadiq Khan vows help to cut toxic air at 50 most polluted schools in London 

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The 50 most polluted primary schools in London are to get toxic air audits to help them dramatically cut pupils’ exposure to filthy fumes. Announcing extra help for them to bring in anti-pollution measures, Sadiq Khan branded the air quality around schools … Continue reading →

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‘Filthy air’ prompts ‘very high’ pollution alert for London 

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

A “very high” air pollution alert has been issued by the Mayor of London for the first time. Warnings are being issued at bus stops, roadside signs and Tube stations under a new alert system set up by Sadiq Khan. … Continue reading →

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Pollution warning as London air quality alerts are issued 

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality alerts have been issued by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, with moderate pollution expected until the weekend across 17 London boroughs. The problem is expected to peak on Thursday in Westminster, City of London, Hammersmith, Kensington and Chelsea, … Continue reading →

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Brixton Road breaches annual air pollution limit in five days 

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

A south London road has breached its annual air pollution limit for 2017 in just five days. Readings taken in Brixton Road found levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), linked to nearly 5,900 early deaths a year, repeatedly breached the EU … Continue reading →

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Londoners urged to leave cars at home as polluted air drifts in from Europe 

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Motorists in London were to leave their cars at home on Monday as air pollution drifted in from Europe. Westminster and the City were among the worst-affected areas, along with other busy roads, while the rest of London was issued … Continue reading →

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‘Shocking’ photo shows London covered in thick black layer of smog as pollution hits twice normal level 

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

This “shocking” photo shows London covered in a filthy layer of black smog as unusually high levels of air pollution hit the capital. The picture, taken by IT worker Pete Buckney at the top of Horniman Hill in south London, … Continue reading →

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Parents warned over taking babies outside in London as air pollution levels soar 

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Parents in London were today advised to “take care” when taking their baby outside because of toxic air pollution levels. The warning came from the pioneering Plume Labs company whose aim is “making the air more transparent”. The firm put … Continue reading →

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Team cracks mystery of London’s ‘killer fog’ 

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

In 1952, a killer fog containing pollutants covered London for five days, causing breathing problems and killing thousands of residents. The exact cause and nature of the fog has remained mostly unknown for decades, but scientists now believe the mystery … Continue reading →

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