Tag Archives: Boris Johnson

Oxford Street revealed as worst place in the world for toxic pollutant nitrogen dioxide

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Traders today said urgent action was needed to slash traffic levels after a report revealed Oxford Street has the highest levels of a toxic pollutant in the world. The mayor is facing demands to reduce the build-up of the “wall … Continue reading →

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London smog: Boris Johnson backs down in air pollution row

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson has given in to demands to appear before a parliamentary inquiry on air pollution, after initially refusing to talk about recent incidents of toxic smog across London. The Mayor wrote to the environmental audit committee earlier this month … Continue reading →

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Boris urges tax penalties for all diesel drivers

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Government should tax owners of diesel cars more to push drivers towards cleaner petrol and electric cars, the senior environment advisor to London mayor Boris Johnson has urged. The current push to reward fuel-efficient cars via carbon dioxide-based VED … Continue reading →

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London smog: Boris Johnson shuns air pollution inquiry

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson has been accused of taking a reckless approach to Londoners’ health after refusing to appear before a parliamentary investigation into air pollution. The environmental audit committee (EAC) today launched a new inquiry into air pollution following recent dangerous … Continue reading →

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London air pollution: Boris Johnson accused of ‘complacency’ after he reveals plan to ‘beat smog’

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson today pledged to “beat the smog” that continues to smother London even though the Saharan dust cloud has shifted. The Mayor said he was on a “relentless drive” to beat ongoing traffic pollution and outlined his range of … Continue reading →

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‘New website can help Londoners and businesses reduce air pollution’, says Mayor

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

• Website features unique tools to help Londoners reduce emissions and exposure to air pollution • Resources for schools and businesses so they can reduce their own air pollution footprint, with case studies and informative technical guides The Mayor of … Continue reading →

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Air pollution death rate up in half of London boroughs

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The death rate as a result of air pollution has got worse in almost half of London boroughs, Department of Health figures have shown. The West London borough of Hillingdon topped the national ‘league of shame’ for the biggest increase … Continue reading →

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London air pollution ‘dangerously high’

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution from traffic and industry is dangerously high in east London, according to tests by local “citizen scientists”. Local environment groups placed 36 diffusion monitoring tubes on structures close to parks, bus stops, busy roads and in residential areas, … Continue reading →

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