Category Archives: UK

Air quality concern in Truro

Air quality is Truro has declined to such an extent that Cornwall Council is considering special measures to improve it. The initiative would require officials to monitor levels of air pollution and draw up an action plan. Air Quality Management … Continue reading

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Guildford drivers exposed to high levels of air pollution in town centre jams

A study by the University of Surrey found pollution levels were 29 times higher when vehicles were stuck at red lights compared to free flowing conditions Drivers in Guildford are exposed to dangerously high levels of air pollution when stopped … Continue reading

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A good riddance to lead – but what are we breathing now?

Even the Romans knew that lead was toxic but the easy performance gains from adding lead to petrol were too tempting for the oil and car industry. There were many early warnings of toxic effects. The first factory making lead … Continue reading

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

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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Oxford city centre emissions fall after zone introduced

Levels of nitrogen dioxide in Oxford city centre have fallen since a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) was introduced, a preliminary study has shown. The scheme targeting emissions from buses began in January 2014 and initial figures show that levels of … Continue reading

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London’s pollution should trigger divestment

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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Fossil fuel pollution kills 553 people in Northern Ireland every year, claims expert

Air pollution linked to fossil fuels is responsible for the deaths of 553 deaths across Northern Ireland every year, a shocking new report has revealed. A Belfast medical expert has called on health organisations to phase out their investment in … Continue reading

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

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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