Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Air pollution: Which areas of west London emit most pollution?

Harrow is one of the greenest areas in the UK when it comes to emissions of CO2, new figures have revealed. According to figures published by the Department for Energy and Climate Change, just 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per head … Continue reading

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Haze from Canadian wildfires spreads across many US states

Large wildfires raging across Canada have contributed to a smoky haze lingering above the Western U.S., blazes fueled by the familiar hot, dry conditions that have turned much of the region into a tinderbox. The smoke has caused spectacular red … Continue reading

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Action to be taken over Truro’s air quality

Following a public consultation Cornwall Council has taken the steps required to formally declare Truro as an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA). Improving local air quality is a priority for Cornwall Council and regular monitoring is carried out across the … Continue reading

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Smoke from hundreds of North American wildfires is taking a toll on U.S. air quality

There are hundreds of active wildfires burning in Canada and Alaska this week in what has been a horrible fire season so far. Unfortunately, the smoke from all of these fires has to go somewhere, and the jet stream has been … Continue reading

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INFOGRAPHIC: Pollution profile

China expects its carbon dioxide emissions to peak around 2030. At the same time, China will work to increase the non-fossil-fuel share of its energy use to 20 per cent by 2030 On November 12 last year, China and the … Continue reading

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Almost all London boroughs failed EU air pollution limit for toxic NO2 gas

Bromley and Sutton only two boroughs to meet limit set for nitrogen dioxide gas linked to respiratory health problems, data shows All but two of London’s boroughs are exceeding EU limits for a toxic gas linked to respiratory problems, ministers … Continue reading

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Air Pollution Kills 3.2 Million People Worldwide Every Year!

Reducing air pollution could save millions of lives according to new research. The World Health Organisation reported that in 2012, around 7 million people died as a result of exposure to air pollution. You can find out more about the … Continue reading

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Take Euston back route to avoid toxic fumes

PEDESTRIANS were today told they could cut exposure to toxic fumes by 65 per cent by avoiding Euston Road. A back-street route linking Euston and St Pancras stations was unveiled to encourage people to avoid one of the 50 most … Continue reading

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