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Air pollution monitoring stations face closure as government looks to cut costs

Up to 600 stations for monitoring air pollution across England could be shut down under new government plans to save money by cutting regulations. Ministers want to remove obligations on local authorities to assess air quality in their areas, resulting … Continue reading

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Scientists relate urban population to air pollution

Live in a large city like New York, London, Beijing or Mumbai, and you are likely exposed to more air pollution than people in smaller cities in surrounding areas. But exactly how a city’s pollution relates to the size of … Continue reading

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Beware of wind from the cities

Despite the longest spell of hot weather for seven years, July’s smog was around 25% less than the 2003 and 2006 heatwaves. This wasn’t due to better air pollution management, but to the favourable airflow; the 2003 and 2006 events … Continue reading

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Five most polluted Hackney roads revealed as campaigners urge Boris Johnson to stop breaching air quality standards

Following a formal request for information from the campaign group Clean Air in London, the Mayor of London has now released data revealing the extent of air pollution on the capital’s busiest roads. Green Party Assembly Member Jenny Jones has … Continue reading

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Why is killer diesel still poisoning our air?

Enjoying the sun? I do hope so, not least because there is an extra reason to relish the best spell of good weather in seven years. Dangerous air pollution normally soars in such conditions, but so far we have largely … Continue reading

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Interactive guide to pollution in London

With the highest levels of nitrogen dioxide of any capital city in Europe, London’s air pollution from traffic is linked to strokes, heart and respiratory diseases as well as some cancers and asthma. Enter a postcode to see how polluted … Continue reading

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London Boroughs and businesses awarded £5.4m to tackle air pollution

Boroughs and businesses throughout the capital have been awarded £5.4 million worth of funding to tackle the problem of air pollution through adopting measures such as increasing the use of low-emission vehicles, (TfL) Transport for London has announced. The money … Continue reading

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Tower Bridge: drivers urged to turn off engines while boats pass

The Tower Bridge anti-idling campaign – a joint initiative by Southwark and Tower Hamlets councils – is one of a number of projects to be backed by the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund. “This is all about helping local … Continue reading

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