Category Archives: London

‘Perfect STORM’ of Concerns About Air Pollution Hits London in 2012

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

“There is a ‘perfect storm’ of concerns about London’s air pollution in the run up to the Olympics” says Simon Birkett, Founder and Director, of Clean Air in London (CAL). Annual mean levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a toxic gas, … Continue reading →

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Pollutionwatch: Diesel cars emit more nitrogen oxides than petrol cars

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Unseasonably wet and windy weather led to low air pollution during June. Short periods of moderate air pollution were measured in London and Sheffield, and both Port Talbot and Grangemouth experienced pollution from industry. Fine weather from the 19th to … Continue reading →

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Air Quality updates on Euston Road

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new LED display screen has been installed on the St Pancras library building (Camden Town Hall extension building) on Euston Road. Messages displayed will show real time data (refreshed hourly) of current levels NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) and PM10 levels, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution in Putney and Brixton up to three times higher than EU limits

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in some parts of London is three times higher than European-recommended safe limits, research reveals today. Scientists at King’s College London monitored 100 sites around the capital last year, measuring levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which is caused … Continue reading →

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London has a lot on its hand when it comes to air pollution

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

London is facing a big uphill battle over air quality, after new research found parts of the capital have air pollution three times higher than the European-recommended safe limit. The government recently filed plans to the European Commission to delay … Continue reading →

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Limits for air pollution ‘breached across London’

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in 2011 was so high in London that EU limits were exceeded at most monitoring sites close to busy roads, according to figures released today by the London Assembly. Research at 100 monitoring sites by King’s College London … Continue reading →

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UK cities face ban on heavily polluting traffic

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Twelve UK cities and urban areas may have to ban or fine heavily polluting traffic from their centres within months after the European commission refused to allow Britain more time to reduce dangerous exhaust emissions, according to air quality campaigners. … Continue reading →

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Europe refuses UK air pollution reprieve

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Government plans to delay air pollution improvements in 12 UK areas have been refused by the European Commission, which says air quality must improve. The UK may now face fines if it fails to improve air quality quickly. London has … Continue reading →

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