Category Archives: UK

‘Reverse graffiti’ highlights traffic pollution in cities

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

It may come as a surprise to Londoners to learn that not all walls are actually black.Air pollution is the problem that a “reverse graffiti” artist is seeking to highlight in a new London mural, created by washing away the … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson wins international award for London’s air quality efforts

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson, mayor of London, surprised clean air campaigners on Tuesday night by winning a prestigious international award for his efforts to improve the city’s air quality. The city faces stiff fines from Brussels over its repeated breaches of European … Continue reading →

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High air pollution levels hit south-east England

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is expected to be high on Thursday over the south-east of England, leading to warnings to people with respiratory difficulties. The pollution is likely to be localised, with clear skies over Scotland as people cast their ballots in … Continue reading →

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Hundreds dying in Northamptonshire through air pollution-related diseases

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Calls to cut car emissions have been made by Northamptonshire’s Labour group after a report showed air pollution is causing 315 early deaths in the county each year. The findings by Public Health England show that long-term exposure to air … Continue reading →

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Red card on environment for ‘greenest government ever’

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The government is failing to reduce air pollution, protect biodiversity and prevent flooding, a cross-party body of MPs has said.The Environmental Audit Committee dished out a “red card” on these three concerns after examining efforts made since 2010. The MPs … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson’s diesel car scrappage scheme could cost £300m

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson has said his plan to cut air pollution by paying diesel car owners up to £2,000 each to switch to cleaner models would cost as much as £300m. The scheme would mean taking more than 150,000 polluting models … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh City Council oppose stricter regulation on air pollution

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Edinburgh is expected to miss its European Union emissions target.Instead, the city is expected to reach the target in 2020 – five years later than hoped. City councillors yesterday discussed a proposal to do more to tackle air pollution in … Continue reading →

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Call for urgent action to address Europe’s air pollution

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

European Respiratory Society publishes new data showing ‘clear link’ between exposure to air pollution and deteriorating lung health in adults The European Respiratory Society has called for urgent action to tackle air pollution in Europe following the release of new … Continue reading →

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