Tag Archives: UK

Air pollution ‘causing deadly public health crisis’

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

New schools, care homes and hospitals should be built far away from major roads because of the dangers of air pollution, a report by MPs says. The Environmental Audit Committee argues air pollution is a “public health crisis” causing nearly … Continue reading →

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The History of UK Air Pollution! Looking Back through Smog Tinted Glasses

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The effects of air pollution have been a concern for city dwellers since the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. In 1273, the use of coal was prohibited, then in 1306 a law was passed to stop the use of certain types … Continue reading →

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Air pollution to blame for 60,000 early deaths per year, Government to be warned

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution, largely from diesel vehicle road traffic, may be to blame for as many as 60,000 early deaths in Britain each year, the Government’s scientific advisors are set to warn it. The Sunday Times newspaper reports that the Committee … Continue reading →

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Air pollution costs Britain £10bn a year, report shows

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Britain is third highest contributor to air pollution that costs Europe up to £149bn a year, says EU agency report Britain has 10 of Europe’s top 50 “super-polluting” power stations and factories, helping to cost it more in health and … Continue reading →

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Court puts more heat on diesels

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The UK government will come under renewed pressure to cut pollution from diesel vehicles following the latest ruling in a battle over clean air. Nitrogen dioxide in cities is illegally high and the European Court of Justice ruled judges must … Continue reading →

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Delay tackling traffic fumes ‘costing Scots lives’

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

THE Scottish and UK governments have come under fire over their failure to act on deadly air pollution blighting cities and towns north of the Border. Environmental campaigners have hit out at ministers for delaying efforts to tackle the problem, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution spreading

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

POLLUTION levels on parts of Fabian Way are causing environmental chiefs in Swansea concern. The situation emerged during hearings into the planned Swansea Bay tidal lagoon. A written submission by Swansea Council to the panel of examining experts said the … Continue reading →

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Protest highlighting pollution closes Oxford Circus

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Protestors march through Oxford St and hold mass ‘die-in’ at Marble Arch to highlight air pollution and cyclist fatalities Thousands of protestors brought Oxford Circus to a standstill on Saturday afternoon (November 15), with a horse-drawn hearse leading a march … Continue reading →

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