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£150,000 to Improve Air Quality in York

City of York Council has gained funding from government worth £150,000 for five schemes aimed at improving air quality in the city. The funding, which comes from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Defra puts York at the … Continue reading

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Defra awards £2m funding to tackle air pollution

Funding has been given to 36 local authorities for 42 projects in the UK to raise awareness about air pollution and provide support for the implementation of low emission zones (LEZs), writes Michael Holder The Department for Environment, Food and … Continue reading

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Lydney awarded £44,000 for air quality surveys

A town in the Forest of Dean with air quality issues has been given a cash grant to carry out traffic surveys. Earlier this year, levels of nitrogen dioxide in Lydney were found to be above national safety levels. The … Continue reading

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South Downs village air quality report made available to public

A report on proposals for action to improve air quality in Storrington village is being made available for public consultation. The Storrington Air Quality Action Plan report is now available to view through Horsham District Council’s website (www.horsham.gov.uk). The draft … Continue reading

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Camden air pollution sign raises awareness

More Camden residents are inquiring about air quality following the installation of London’s first real time air pollution sign, according to Camden council. In June 2012, the council installed the LED sign on the outside wall of its offices on … Continue reading

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Londons ozone level cleared just before Olympic start

During the week leading up to the Olympic Games, London experienced its worst ozone episode for six years. Fortunately fresh westerly winds began to clear Londons air pollution just before the opening ceremony.On 21 July high pressure moved over the … Continue reading

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Government issues London air pollution alert on eve of Olympic Games

The UK Government has issued an “air pollution alert” on the eve of the opening of the London Olympic Games. Following high levels of ozone recorded in North Kensington, Government scientists are warning that some air pollutants may reach higher … Continue reading

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London 2012: opening of Games could see ‘perfect storm’ of smog pollution

High temperatures and easterly winds that are forecast to persist until Friday look likely to create a “perfect storm” of smog pollution that could affect the performance of athletes at the start of the Olympics, experts warned on Wednesday. Health … Continue reading

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