Category Archives: UK

High levels of air pollution found in Northern Ireland

High levels of air pollution have been detected in Northern Ireland, the Department of the Environment said. The Newry area has recorded the highest pollution, with moderate levels noted in Armagh, Ballymena, Belfast, Lisburn, North Down and Londonderry. The problem … Continue reading

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UK air quality data ‘more robust’ than in Europe

Report suggests the approach used by the UK to compile air quality data may be resulting in greater numbers of EU air pollution exceedances in comparison to other European countries The approach used to measure levels of nitrogen dioxide in … Continue reading

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Boris Johnson’s sticky pollution solution shown to be a £1.4m failure

Boris Johnson has spent £1.43m “gluing” pollution from vehicles to London’s roads using a method that air-quality experts have found does not work. In 2010 Transport for London started a trial using dust suppressants – calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) – … Continue reading

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Boris Johnson announces plans for Ultra Low Emission Zone

London could have the world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone, according to Mayor Boris Johnson who has announced plans to improve air quality. Only zero and low-emission vehicles would be allowed in the central London zone by 2020, said Mr … Continue reading

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Concern over increasing air pollution in Newhaven

Report to go before Lewes councillors tomorrow which suggests that East Sussex town should be declared an Air Quality Management Area An Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) is expected to be declared in Newhaven due to increasing air pollution from … Continue reading

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Managing mega-cities’ pollution levels

The pollution monitor on the roof of the US Embassy in Beijing was catapulted into the international spotlight as air pollution deteriorated in the Chinese capital in mid-January. The instrument broadcasts a Twitter bulletin each hour providing a record of … Continue reading

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Air pollution increases chances of low birth-weight babies

Sooty air pollution in towns and cities increases the chances of women giving birth to small babies, new research has shown. A study involving millions of births around the world found that higher pollution levels raised the risk of low … Continue reading

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Reducing traffic speeds below 40mph may increase toxic pollution, says Transport Research Laboratory report

Reducing the speed of traffic in Britain’s towns and cities would increase pollution, a study by a Scottish carbon reduction group has found. The Edinburgh Centre for Carbon ­Innovation ECCI has commissioned research by the Transport ­Research Laboratory TRL that … Continue reading

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