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Boris Johnson advised his London air pollution plans are too little, too late

Mayor’s proposed ultra low emission zone to reduce vehicle pollution should happen sooner than 2020 and cover a wider area, says London Assembly Boris Johnson’s plan for an “ultra low emission zone” (ULEZ) to reduce London’s air pollution from dirty … Continue reading

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Oxford city centre emissions fall after zone introduced

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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London’s pollution should trigger divestment

Fossil fuel-related air pollution causes over 3,000 deaths in London every year. Campaigners say that should cause healthcare organisations to rethink investments Air pollution is responsible for five per cent of all UK deaths every year, with 3,389 annual deaths … Continue reading

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Fossil fuel pollution kills 553 people in Northern Ireland every year, claims expert

Air pollution linked to fossil fuels is responsible for the deaths of 553 deaths across Northern Ireland every year, a shocking new report has revealed. A Belfast medical expert has called on health organisations to phase out their investment in … Continue reading

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Bristol City Council given £30,000 to improve air quality

Thousands of pounds are to be spent in Bristol in a bid to improve air quality. The government has given the council £30,000 to monitor the movements of heavy goods vehicles in the city. The research will look at the … Continue reading

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Boris launches ‘Breathe Better Together’ campaign to tackle air pollution

London mayor Boris Johnson has launched a new air quality campaign called ‘Breathe Better Together’. Over the next months, posters and radio adverts will appear giving advice on how to avoid health problems. The campaign will include warning parents to … Continue reading

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Study finds deprived communities are hit hardest by air pollution

A new study has found big differences in air pollution across communities in England, with deprived and ethnic minority areas the worst affected. Air pollution levels are linked to many forms of ill health, including higher risk of respiratory and … Continue reading

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Why is Air Pollution in London’s Oxford Street so Bad?

One of the busiest roads in the City of Westminster and an ever-popular destination for shoppers and tourists alike, London’s Oxford Street has breached its legal limit for air pollution per annum in just the first four days of this … Continue reading

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