Tag Archives: London

Government fights Europe over air pollution reduction

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Government will argue in the Supreme Court this week that it has no obligation to reduce Britain’s harmful levels of air pollution within the time limits set by Europe. Nitrogen dioxide NO2 levels are dangerously high in 16 regions … Continue reading →

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London air pollution visualisation

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A visualisation of the rise & fall of pollution levels in London over a year, using King’s College London’s air data animated by  Brondbjerg design & developement. View on Vimeo:http://vimeo.com/mikebrondbjerg/london-air-data-visualisation King’s College is responsible for monitoring and reporting pollution levels … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson’s sticky pollution solution shown to be a £1.4m failure

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson has spent £1.43m “gluing” pollution from vehicles to London’s roads using a method that air-quality experts have found does not work. In 2010 Transport for London started a trial using dust suppressants – calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) – … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson announces plans for Ultra Low Emission Zone

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

London could have the world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone, according to Mayor Boris Johnson who has announced plans to improve air quality. Only zero and low-emission vehicles would be allowed in the central London zone by 2020, said Mr … Continue reading →

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Managing mega-cities’ pollution levels

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The pollution monitor on the roof of the US Embassy in Beijing was catapulted into the international spotlight as air pollution deteriorated in the Chinese capital in mid-January. The instrument broadcasts a Twitter bulletin each hour providing a record of … Continue reading →

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Diesel fumes more damaging to health than petrol engines

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Diesel fumes are significantly more damaging to health than those from petrol engines, according to research which shows that related air pollution contributes to lung disease, heart attacks, asthma and other respiratory problems. The findings, published by the Department for … Continue reading →

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King’s College Study: How the public are exposed to large variations in pollution concentrations

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The results of a study illustrating how the public are exposed to large variations in pollution concentrations as they go about their normal day were presented at a public meeting on 16th January 2013. This demonstration study involved seven residents … Continue reading →

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Londoners measure personal air pollution exposure

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A pilot King’s College study which saw volunteers in London wear personal air quality monitors for a day found clear peaks and troughs in particulate matter exposure on the commute to and from work or school, writes Michael Holder The … Continue reading →

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