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Warm weather brings high air pollution warnings for much of England

Pollution levels will peak on Friday, particularly in areas of south-east England where the government are advising the entire population to reduce physical activity Harmful levels of air pollution will accompany the warm weather expected across the UK on Friday, … Continue reading

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Luxembourg and Lisbon prop up air pollution list

Luxembourg and Lisbon have come last in a ranking of European cities, which rates efforts to fight air pollution caused by transport. Zurich topped the Sootfree Cities ranking, which grades the efforts of 23 cities in 16 countries to improve … Continue reading

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‘Idling’ motorists in Westminster to face £20 fines

Motorists in Westminster who sit in a stationary car with the engine running and refuse to turn it off are to be fined £20. The move reflects concerns from local residents and businesses about air quality, Westminster City Council said. … Continue reading

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Boris tells Londoners: Spend LESS time outdoors to improve health

Boris Johnson today issued his first major public warning of high pollution in London – advising tens of thousands of people to cut back on physical exercise to protect their health. The level 7 alert – the highest this year … Continue reading

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“Dirty air from continent” to blame for pollution spike as defra warns of more to follow

Today’s air pollution spike hit 17 local authorities including Slough, and may see bad air remain until Friday. 2 of Colnbrook’s 5 monitoring stations are currently reporting no data. Experts said the ‘High’ level of pollution experienced today was due to winds dying … Continue reading

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London pollution shame laid bare: the UK’s 50 worst spots for air filth are ALL in the capital

London’s pollution shame was laid bare by shocking new figures today. Londoners are breathing the filthiest air in the country – with toxicity levels up to three-and-a-half times the EU legal limit. All 50 of Britain’s worst blackspots for dirty … Continue reading

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Air pollution will kill thousands in Europe, EEA warns

EU environment watchdog blames governments for failing to act on air pollution warnings saying it will lead to premature deaths across the countries Hundreds of thousands of Europeans will suffer a premature death in the next two decades as the … Continue reading

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Boris Johnson advised his London air pollution plans are too little, too late

Mayor’s proposed ultra low emission zone to reduce vehicle pollution should happen sooner than 2020 and cover a wider area, says London Assembly Boris Johnson’s plan for an “ultra low emission zone” (ULEZ) to reduce London’s air pollution from dirty … Continue reading

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