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Oxford city centre emissions fall after zone introduced

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Levels of nitrogen dioxide in Oxford city centre have fallen since a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) was introduced, a preliminary study has shown. The scheme targeting emissions from buses began in January 2014 and initial figures show that levels of … Continue reading →

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Pollutionwatch: Please don’t keep the home fires burning

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

With fewer people travelling to work, the end of December normally has low pollution. However, this year frosty weather meant that air pollution lingered and caused problems across the UK – especially in Merseyside, Manchester and Southampton. East Sussex Fire … Continue reading →

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Hi-tech survey of air pollution on roads

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Oxford City Council wants to reduce air pollution in certain key areas. Researchers have been in action this week in High Street and Oxpens Road, where they are assessing every vehicle which passes using technology developed by the University of … Continue reading →

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‘Councils must unite to tackle air pollution’

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

OXFORDSHIRE’S local authorities should work together more to help tackle the city’s unique air pollution problems, it has been claimed. It has emerged that Oxford has consistently failed to meet its target for reducing nitrogen dioxide, which is caused by … Continue reading →

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