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Volkswagen emissions scandal: millions of Britons could be driving illegal cars

Millions of diesel cars could be recalled if manufacturers are found to have rigged emissions tests like Volkswagen Millions of British motorists could be driving illegal cars which have been doctored to mask dangerous levels of emissions after Volkswagen admitted to … Continue reading

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Air pollution linked to 3,500 deaths in Scotland 

AIR pollution may be contributing to a larger number of deaths in Scotland than previously thought, according to environmental campaigners. Friends Of The Earth Scotland said there could be more than 3,500 early deaths from air pollution in Scotland every … Continue reading

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Diesel cars: What’s all the fuss about? 

Diesel cars are taking a right hammering at the moment, but how bad is the problem and why isn’t more being done to address it? Diesel cars are taking a right hammering at the moment. Dirty engines spewing out noxious … Continue reading

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More people die from air pollution than Malaria and HIV/Aids, new study shows 

More than 3 million people die prematurely each year from outdoor pollution and without action deaths will double by 2050 More than 3 million people a year are killed prematurely by outdoor air pollution, according to a landmark new study, … Continue reading

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Diesel vehicles could be banned from cities to clean up killer air pollution 

All Londoners must play their part in cleaning up the capital’s killer air pollution, former science minister Lord Drayson urged today. He called for a quicker switch to electric cars, vans and buses and for more people to cycle and … Continue reading

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Nine out of 10 new diesel cars exceed EU pollution limits, report finds 

Road test reveals cars emit seven times the permitted level of exhaust emissions when tested in real-world conditions Nine out of 10 new diesel cars break new EU pollution limits when tested on roads rather than test tracks, according to … Continue reading

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Scots air pollution reduction in last 25 years welcomed by Aileen McLeod 

Official statistics show a long-term drop in emissions since 1990. Figures showing a reduction in levels of air pollution over the last 25 years have been welcomed by the Environment Minister. Official statistics reveal a long-term cut in emissions of … Continue reading

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Government passing the buck on air pollution, says campaigners

Critics say plan to make councils responsible for policing pollution in urban areas offers no extra money or new powers A government plan to meet European air quality limits by letting councils ban diesel vehicles and charge drivers more for … Continue reading

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