Tag Archives: UK

British people unaware of pollution levels in the air they breathe – study

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

People across the UK are underestimating the impact of the air pollution crisis in their local areas, according to a new survey. Almost two thirds of respondents said they were concerned about the issue of air pollution, but only one … Continue reading →

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Car buyers should have ‘long, hard think’ about diesel

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The transport secretary suggests drivers should try to buy the least polluting vehicles possible. The transport secretary has said drivers considering buying diesel cars should take a “long, hard think”. Chris Grayling made the remarks to the Daily Mail, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK | Tagged Air Pollution, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), diesel exhaust fumes, dieselgate, London, London Mayor, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Sadiq Khan, T-Charge, Toxicity Charge, UK | Leave a comment

Revealed: thousands of children at London schools breathe toxic air

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exclusive: 802 schools, nurseries and colleges are in areas where levels of nitrogen dioxide breach EU legal limits Tens of thousands of children at more than 800 schools, nurseries and colleges in London are being exposed to illegal levels of … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK | Tagged Air Pollution, Birmingham, Derby, Leeds, London, London Mayor, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Nottingham, NOx, Sadiq Khan, UK, Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) | Leave a comment

From Oslo to Paris, these major cities have plans to go car-free

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

In late 2016, Madrid’s Mayor Manuela Carmena reiterated her plan to kick personal cars out of the city center. On Spanish radio network Cadena Ser, she confirmed that Madrid’s main avenue, the Gran Vía, will only allow access to bikes, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘final warning’ from European Commission to UK

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The European Commission has sent a “final warning” to the UK over breaches of air pollution limits. It said limits had been repeatedly exceeded in 16 areas including London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Glasgow. Germany, France, Spain and Italy were also … Continue reading →

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Time is ‘running out’ to protect London children: major air pollution warning from top doctors

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 220 doctors today warned time is “running out” to tackle Britain’s toxic air scandal to protect a generation of young children. The medics, including more than 100 from London, wrote to Theresa May urging her to start phasing … Continue reading →

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Public transport users exposed to more pollutants

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Commuters who use public transport are exposed to up to eight times the level of pollutants as motorists, a study has found. Researchers discovered that passengers are exposed to cancer-causing particulates, which come from dust in the air and vehicle … Continue reading →

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Tipping point: revealing the cities where exercise does more harm than good

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

In at least 15 cities, air pollution has now become so bad that the danger to health of just 30 minutes of cycling outweighs the benefits of exercise altogether, according to new research Who says exercise is always good for … Continue reading →