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Cornwall homeowners ‘could be moved to escape air pollution’

Residents in pollution hotspots could be relocated under new clean air proposals. Cornwall Council is to discuss the plans, which could include compulsory purchases of properties in areas with “particularly poor air quality”, later. The council admitted the scheme was … 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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GREAT SMOG returns: As temperatures rocket UK faces even MORE toxic air from Continent

This week’s high temperatures will be bolstered by blasts of heat near the Continent With thermometers poised to rise close to 80F the Government has issued another raft of pollution alerts. Parts of the UK including Devon, Cornwall, London and … Continue reading

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Air quality concern in Truro

Air quality is Truro has declined to such an extent that Cornwall Council is considering special measures to improve it. The initiative would require officials to monitor levels of air pollution and draw up an action plan. Air Quality Management … Continue reading

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Air pollution on Truro road is far worse than central London

A NOTORIOUS traffic bottleneck in Truro has the worst air quality in Cornwall – with pollution levels higher than London’s West End. The Highertown road going from County Hall to the Royal Cornwall Hospital has pollution levels nearly two and … Continue reading

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