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Pollutionwatch: Fumes from the farm

The first hints of spring appeared in our air pollution during February. Ground level ozone rises each spring across the whole northern hemisphere as increasingly strong sun acts upon air pollution that built up over winter. First indications of this … Continue reading

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London pollution shame laid bare: the UK’s 50 worst spots for air filth are ALL in the capital

London’s pollution shame was laid bare by shocking new figures today. Londoners are breathing the filthiest air in the country – with toxicity levels up to three-and-a-half times the EU legal limit. All 50 of Britain’s worst blackspots for dirty … Continue reading

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Industry lobbyists weakened Europe’s air pollution rules, say Greenpeace

New limits on air pollution in Europe have been watered down because governments are allowing some of the worst polluters to help draw up the rules, according to a Greenpeace investigation. New limits on air pollution in Europe have been … Continue reading

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Air pollution will kill thousands in Europe, EEA warns

EU environment watchdog blames governments for failing to act on air pollution warnings saying it will lead to premature deaths across the countries Hundreds of thousands of Europeans will suffer a premature death in the next two decades as the … Continue reading

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MPs’ plan to cut air pollution near schools rejected by Government

A generation of children will grow up with their lives blighted by illegally high levels of air pollution after the Government rejected proposals to protect schools in the worst affected areas, MPs claim. With air pollution thought to be killing … Continue reading

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Air quality concern in Truro

Air quality is Truro has declined to such an extent that Cornwall Council is considering special measures to improve it. The initiative would require officials to monitor levels of air pollution and draw up an action plan. Air Quality Management … Continue reading

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Guildford drivers exposed to high levels of air pollution in town centre jams

A study by the University of Surrey found pollution levels were 29 times higher when vehicles were stuck at red lights compared to free flowing conditions Drivers in Guildford are exposed to dangerously high levels of air pollution when stopped … Continue reading

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A good riddance to lead – but what are we breathing now?

Even the Romans knew that lead was toxic but the easy performance gains from adding lead to petrol were too tempting for the oil and car industry. There were many early warnings of toxic effects. The first factory making lead … Continue reading

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