Category Archives: London

GREAT SMOG returns: As temperatures rocket UK faces even MORE toxic air from Continent

This week’s high temperatures will be bolstered by blasts of heat near the Continent With thermometers poised to rise close to 80F the Government has issued another raft of pollution alerts. Parts of the UK including Devon, Cornwall, London and … Continue reading

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High air pollution levels hit parts of UK

Parts of the UK reached the highest level of air pollution on Friday, prompting health warnings. Warm, still conditions combined with traffic fumes, pollution from the continent and dust from the Sahara. Experts warned vulnerable people not to take strenuous … Continue reading

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Warm weather brings high air pollution warnings for much of England

Pollution levels will peak on Friday, particularly in areas of south-east England where the government are advising the entire population to reduce physical activity Harmful levels of air pollution will accompany the warm weather expected across the UK on Friday, … Continue reading

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Only radical action can help tackle London’s air pollution crisis

There is an air pollution emergency happening in this city, and the Government is failing to get a handle on it. The latest evidence of this health crisis, released yesterday by scientists at the University of Edinburgh, points to the … Continue reading

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‘Idling’ motorists in Westminster to face £20 fines

Motorists in Westminster who sit in a stationary car with the engine running and refuse to turn it off are to be fined £20. The move reflects concerns from local residents and businesses about air quality, Westminster City Council said. … Continue reading

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Air pollution prompts UK health warning

Smog over parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland has prompted a warning from Public Health England. The Department for Environment said there was moderate to high levels of the pollution, which is caused by traffic fumes and other sources. … Continue reading

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Health warning over air pollution

Britain has been placed on a health alert because a potentially dangerous cloud of air pollution is blowing over the country. Experts said the smog could cause fatal asthma attacks and have warned the elderly and those with health problems … Continue reading

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Boris tells Londoners: Spend LESS time outdoors to improve health

Boris Johnson today issued his first major public warning of high pollution in London – advising tens of thousands of people to cut back on physical exercise to protect their health. The level 7 alert – the highest this year … Continue reading

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