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Britain’s worst towns for air pollution revealed

Air pollution levels in major UK cities have reached worryingly high levels and more should be done to combat ‘dangerous’ poor air quality, campaigners have warned. London, Manchester, Leicester, Liverpool and Birmingham all had at least five days last year … Continue reading

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Friends of the Earth hits out at Birmingham’s levels of air pollution

Up to 530 people could be dying every year from air pollution-related conditions in Birmingham, according to environmental campaigners. Friends of the Earth have hit out after monitoring stations in the city were shown to be recording levels of pollution … Continue reading

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UK government failing legal duty on air pollution, supreme court rules

The UK government has failed in its legal duty to protect people from the harmful effects of air pollution, the supreme court ruled on Wednesday. The ruling by five judges – the first time a UK court has recognised that … Continue reading

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When temperatures drop, pollution levels can soar

On the 5 and 6 March air pollution reached the maximum value of 10 on the UK’s air pollution index – levels where the public are advised to reduce strenuous outdoor physical activity. The easterly air flow that bought cold … Continue reading

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UK air pollution: why are we only now waking up to this public health crisis?

When Justin Bieber collapsed last week at the O2 arena in London and was taken to a private clinic feeling “short of breath” and needing oxygen, the rumours started flying that he had had an asthma attack. They were denied … Continue reading

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Invisibility of pollution implies such problems are past

The invisibility of modern air pollution gives the impression that air pollution problems are a thing of the past. Today is it rare to see persistent black smoke from a factory chimney or clouds of thick black smoke from traffic. … Continue reading

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Supreme court may force UK to act on air pollution

The supreme court could force the government to take steps to urgently reduce dangerous air pollution in many British cities to meet European limits, following a landmark hearing this week. The case, to be heard by five law lords, coincides … Continue reading

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Government fights Europe over air pollution reduction

The Government will argue in the Supreme Court this week that it has no obligation to reduce Britain’s harmful levels of air pollution within the time limits set by Europe. Nitrogen dioxide NO2 levels are dangerously high in 16 regions … Continue reading

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