Category Archives: London

“Dirty air from continent” to blame for pollution spike as defra warns of more to follow

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Today’s air pollution spike hit 17 local authorities including Slough, and may see bad air remain until Friday. 2 of Colnbrook’s 5 monitoring stations are currently reporting no data. Experts said the ‘High’ level of pollution experienced today was due to winds dying … 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

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

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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Boris Johnson advised his London air pollution plans are too little, too late

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Mayor’s proposed ultra low emission zone to reduce vehicle pollution should happen sooner than 2020 and cover a wider area, says London Assembly Boris Johnson’s plan for an “ultra low emission zone” (ULEZ) to reduce London’s air pollution from dirty … Continue reading →

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London’s pollution should trigger divestment

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Fossil fuel-related air pollution causes over 3,000 deaths in London every year. Campaigners say that should cause healthcare organisations to rethink investments Air pollution is responsible for five per cent of all UK deaths every year, with 3,389 annual deaths … Continue reading →

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Bristol City Council given £30,000 to improve air quality

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Thousands of pounds are to be spent in Bristol in a bid to improve air quality. The government has given the council £30,000 to monitor the movements of heavy goods vehicles in the city. The research will look at the … Continue reading →

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Boris launches ‘Breathe Better Together’ campaign to tackle air pollution

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

London mayor Boris Johnson has launched a new air quality campaign called ‘Breathe Better Together’. Over the next months, posters and radio adverts will appear giving advice on how to avoid health problems. The campaign will include warning parents to … Continue reading →

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Study finds deprived communities are hit hardest by air pollution

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study has found big differences in air pollution across communities in England, with deprived and ethnic minority areas the worst affected. Air pollution levels are linked to many forms of ill health, including higher risk of respiratory and … Continue reading →

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Why is Air Pollution in London’s Oxford Street so Bad?

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

One of the busiest roads in the City of Westminster and an ever-popular destination for shoppers and tourists alike, London’s Oxford Street has breached its legal limit for air pollution per annum in just the first four days of this … Continue reading →

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