Category Archives: UK

Pollutionwatch: Diesel cars emit more nitrogen oxides than petrol cars

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

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

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

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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Brighton and Hove traffic pollution above EU limits

Pollution caused by traffic is above legal requirements in most parts of Brighton and Hove, a report has found. The study by Brighton and Hove City Council found that 46 out of 63 locations recorded pollution levels above EU targets … Continue reading →

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Limits for air pollution ‘breached across London’

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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Air pollution shows no improvement

Brighton and Hove’s worst air pollution hotspots have not significantly improved in the last ten years, the council says. Unless things change for the better the city risks being fined under EU legislation, a council report adds. via Air pollution … Continue reading →

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UK cities face ban on heavily polluting traffic

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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