Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Islington to fine idling drivers to boost air quality

Drivers caught running their engines unnecessarily while stationary will from today (August 1) be issued with on-the-spot fines by council officers Islington council will from today (August 1) begin issuing on-the-spot fines to idling motorists in the London borough in … Continue reading

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Diesel car drivers ‘betrayed’ as EU cracks down on Britain over air pollution

More than 10 million motorists who were “betrayed and misled” into buying diesel cars have been warned that they face higher costs as the European Union puts pressure on Britain to cut air pollution levels. It comes as Boris Johnson, the … Continue reading

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Sheffield area ‘above pollution limits’ for months

Air quality in Nether Edge has met EU standards only once in six months of monitoring, it has been revealed. Levels of pollution in the Sheaf Valley, which includes Nether Edge, Sharrow and Abbeydale Road, have been above maximum European … Continue reading

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Boris Johnson defends London’s record on air pollution

The Mayor of London’s office has strenuously defended the city’s record on air pollution, insisting that it is far from the worst polluted city, despite data showing that nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels have been higher than anywhere else yet recorded. … Continue reading

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Increase diesel taxes to fight pollution, say Boris Johnson and green groups

Green campaigners, pollution experts and the mayor of London have called on government to increase taxes on diesel fuel to tackle dirty air in UK cities. They say a change is needed to the system of taxation because it currently … Continue reading

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Air quality ‘unhealthy’ as haze obscures skies

Air quality around Kuala Lumpur and on Borneo island was ‘unhealthy’ yesterday, with one town reaching ‘very unhealthy’ levels as haze – mostly from forest fires in Indonesia – obscured skies. Kuala Lumpur residents wore face masks as protection from … Continue reading

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Malaysia air quality ‘unhealthy’ as haze obscures skies

Air quality around Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur and on Borneo island was “unhealthy” on Tuesday, as haze mostly from forest fires in Indonesia, obscured skies. Kuala Lumpur residents wore face masks as protection from the choking smog, while visibility was … Continue reading

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Trees prevent respiratory diseases

A new research has suggested that trees play significant role in removing air pollution and preventing respiratory diseases. A large scale study conducted by the researchers of several centers unveils that trees save more than 850 people lives and prevent … Continue reading

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