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Tag Archives: London
Air pollution a cause in girl’s death, coroner rules in landmark case
A coroner has made legal history by ruling that air pollution was a cause of the death of a nine-year-old girl. Philip Barlow, the inner south London coroner, said Ella Kissi-Debrah’s death in February 2013 was caused by acute respiratory … Continue reading
Air pollution where girl died in London ‘should have been treated as emergency’
Inquest into Ella Kissi-Debrah’s asthma death hears Lewisham council was slow to tackle issue Illegal levels of air pollution in the area where a nine-year-old girl lived and died should have been treated as a public health emergency, an inquest … Continue reading
‘High’ – Air pollution warning issued for London
AIR pollution in South London has risen to high levels due to the UK heatwave. The London Air Quality Network is reporting that the high levels of air pollution could continue across today with thunder showers predicted for tomorrow. The … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, ground level ozone, London, UK
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New research shows outdoor workers are exposed to 15% more pollution than the average Londoner
We are building the evidence base that proves government must act on air quality says British Safety Council. An app developed by King College London as part of the British Safety Council’s Time to Breathe campaign is building on a … Continue reading
Revealed: microplastic pollution is raining down on city dwellers
Exclusive: London has highest level yet recorded but health impacts of breathing particles are unknown Microplastic pollution is raining down on city dwellers, with research revealing that London has the highest levels yet recorded. The health impacts of breathing or … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, Research on Air Pollution in the UK, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, London, microplastic, Research, UK
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Toxic Tube air ‘is a health risk to travellers and staff’
PASSENGERS and staff on the London Underground risk breathing in air pollution 18 times worse than above ground, according to scientists. They absorb toxic particles known as PM2.5 — which have a diameter of less than 2.5 millionths of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Pollution, London, PM2.5, Tube, UK
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Pollutionwatch: European air-quality map exposes dangers
From diesel-stricken Paris to coal-reliant Poland, study of pollution hotspots underlines need for reform The European Environment Agency has shed fresh light on the continent’s air quality. Following the prevailing winds from west to east there is a clear gradient, … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, France
Tagged Air Pollution, diesel exhaust fumes, Environmental Protection Agency - EPA, France, Germany, ground level ozone, Italy, London, Paris, Poland
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Majority of Londoners say pollution has hit health as doctors demand ‘bold action’
More than half of Londoners say their health has been worsened by air pollution, it was revealed today. Eight out of 10 people also believe that combating toxic air should be a priority, according to research for the capital’s 33 … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, London, London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, UK, Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
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