Category Archives: UK

Health fears over city air pollution

Areas including Hope Street and Charing Cross are pockets of bad air which could have a long-term impact on people’s health. The Evening Times, working with environ-mental charity Friends of the Earth, identified hot spots where levels of the dangerous … Continue reading

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Capital’s air pollution contributes to all four of the main causes of deaths in Londoners

Campaigners are calling for urgent action to reduce exhaust fumes in the capital, as research showed that air pollution contributes to four of the biggest causes of death. Figures from the Office for National Statistics, commissioned by campaign group Clean … Continue reading

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Air pollution ‘kills more people than car accidents’

New figures from the Office of National Statistics shows that air pollution in the capital is a factor in thousands of deaths.”In London and across Europe, air pollution is killing more than ten times the number of people dying from … Continue reading

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London told to cut air pollution by 2020 – or face fines

London and other European cities which are defying European law by illegally polluting the air will have to dramatically reduce their vehicle emissions by 2020, the European commission has said. In a signal that Europe is running out of patience … Continue reading

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London’s air pollution ‘a forgotten crisis’, says Policy Exchange

Think tank Policy Exchange has published the minutes from their discussion on London’s air pollution, which they warn is a public health crisis comparable with smoking tobacco. In a roundtable discussion on London’s road transport emissions, experts including Martin Strobel from … Continue reading

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Cold weather leads to ‘very high’ air pollution for London

Cold weather thought to have contributed to ‘very high’ levels of air pollution measured in capital today (December 12) A sustained period of cold weather across the UK has seen air pollution reach ‘very high’ levels in London and South … Continue reading

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Warning over high level of air pollution in Derry

Air pollution has hit unusually high levels in Londonderry. The very high levels of particulate matter are linked to the current cold weather conditions and are expected across Northern Ireland until Friday, forecasters said. The weather conditions can lead to … Continue reading

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‘New website can help Londoners and businesses reduce air pollution’, says Mayor

• Website features unique tools to help Londoners reduce emissions and exposure to air pollution • Resources for schools and businesses so they can reduce their own air pollution footprint, with case studies and informative technical guides The Mayor of … Continue reading

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