Category Archives: World News

Air pollution up in a third of Chinese cities: Greenpeace 

Air pollution levels rose in nearly a third of Chinese cities monitored in the second quarter, environmental campaign group Greenpeace said Wednesday. China’s cities are often hit by severe pollution from coal-burning by power stations, heavy industry and vehicle use, … Continue reading

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Shipping air pollution causes 24,000 deaths a year in east Asia – study 

Ship traffic is often overlooked compared to smog-producing cars and factories, but it has more than doubled off east Asia since 2005 A boom in shipping is aggravating air pollution in China and other nations in east Asia, causing thousands … Continue reading

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UK Toxic Air Pollution Levels Rise as Temperatures Increase 

As UK temperatures reach their annual peak, air pollution rates will elevate to dangerous levels. Certain pollutants react with sunlight to create ozone, a toxic gas that causes respiratory complications. Ozone levels are forecast to be ‘moderate to high’ this … Continue reading

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Ban diesel cars in London, thinktank urges 

IPPR analysis says capital will eventually need to phase out diesel cars and buses in order to meet EU air pollution targets Diesel vehicles must be banned from London if the UK is to meet its air pollution targets, a … Continue reading

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Vietnam mulls test of motorbike emissions to cut urban air pollution 

Vietnam is considering a plan to test motorbike emissions in its five largest cities after tests found the vehicle has become a major polluter. Vietnam Register, which checks vehicle quality, has urged the Ministry of Transport to test around 23 … Continue reading

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Increase in childhood, adult asthma linked to London’s 1952 Great Smog 

London’s Great Smog of 1952 resulted in thousands of premature deaths and even more people becoming ill. The five December days the smog lasted may have also resulted in thousands more cases of childhood and adult asthma. Researchers studied how … Continue reading

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Classic cars to be charged £10 London T-Charge after 2017 

In an effort to cut dangerous pollution levels in the centre of London, Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a new £10 T-Charge for the most polluting cars entering the centre of London. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed plans to … Continue reading

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Oxford Street to be car-free by 2020 in bid to tackle air pollution

Oxford Street will be pedestrianised by 2020, the Mayor of London’s office has announced. The central London shopping hub is one of the busiest in the capital and is visited by more than four million people a week, according toThe … Continue reading

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