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Tag Archives: Glasgow
Air quality on Scotland’s most polluted street grew worse in the past year
Air quality on Scotland’s most polluted street grew worse in the past year, according to new analysis from environmentalists. The latest data on air pollution analysed by Friends of the Earth Scotland has revealed an increase in air pollution levels … Continue reading
Polluted streets ‘still poisoning lungs’ in Scotland
Environmentalists have named the Scottish streets they say are being blighted by air pollution fumes. Ten streets across four towns and cities have been revealed as continuing to break Scottish and European air quality standards in 2017, according to figures … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, UK
Tagged Aberdeen, Air Pollution, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Perth, PM - Particulate Matter, Scotland, UK
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Don’t be ‘silent assassins’ drivers urged
Ten times as many people are killed by fumes in the air than road traffic accidents; now a new campaign is aiming to improve Scotland’s air quality. In Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, levels of toxic chemicals in the air are … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality
Tagged Air Pollution, Carbon Monoxide CO, Edinburgh, Glasgow, idling, NOx, Scotland, UK
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Air pollution ‘final warning’ from European Commission to UK
The European Commission has sent a “final warning” to the UK over breaches of air pollution limits. It said limits had been repeatedly exceeded in 16 areas including London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Glasgow. Germany, France, Spain and Italy were also … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, UK
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Which cities have the worst air pollution levels in the world?
Air pollution hit the headlines earlier this week after it was reported that levels in London were worse than those in Beijing for a brief period on Monday. However, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), London is just a … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Air Quality, Asia, China, Europe, India, Iran, London, Middle East, UK, World News
Tagged Air Pollution, Allahabad, Bamenda, Beijing, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, China, Glasgow, Gwalior, India, Iran, Leeds, London, Macedonia, PM2.5, Scotland, Scunthorpe, Tetovo, Tuzla, UK, World Heath Organization (WHO), Zabol
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Air pollution on Scots streets ‘causing public health crisis’
Air pollution is causing a public health crisis in Scotland, environmental campaigners have said with five new “pollutions zones” declared over the last year. Friends of the Earth Scotland analysed data which it said looked at the country’s dirtiest streets. … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Linlithgow, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Renfrewshire, Scotland, West Lothian
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Glasgow breaches WHO air pollution safety levels
Glasgow has been named among 11 urban areas in the UK and Ireland which have breached air pollution safety levels. The city featured in the data published by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The health body warned poor air quality … Continue reading
