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Air pollution in Putney and Brixton up to three times higher than EU limits

Air pollution in some parts of London is three times higher than European-recommended safe limits, research reveals today. Scientists at King’s College London monitored 100 sites around the capital last year, measuring levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which is caused … Continue reading

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London has a lot on its hand when it comes to air pollution

London is facing a big uphill battle over air quality, after new research found parts of the capital have air pollution three times higher than the European-recommended safe limit. The government recently filed plans to the European Commission to delay … Continue reading

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Limits for air pollution ‘breached across London’

Air pollution in 2011 was so high in London that EU limits were exceeded at most monitoring sites close to busy roads, according to figures released today by the London Assembly. Research at 100 monitoring sites by King’s College London … Continue reading

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Monitoring air quality in Worthing

MOTORISTS familiar with the A27 Upper Brighton Road at Grove Lodge will have noticed a large white box has appeared at the side of the road. The box contains a new air quality analyser, installed by Worthing Borough Council’s environmental … Continue reading

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How to count pollen

How does the Met Office count pollen? via BBC News – Met Office: How to count pollen.

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