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Health fears over city air pollution

Areas including Hope Street and Charing Cross are pockets of bad air which could have a long-term impact on people’s health. The Evening Times, working with environ-mental charity Friends of the Earth, identified hot spots where levels of the dangerous … Continue reading

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Capital’s air pollution contributes to all four of the main causes of deaths in Londoners

Campaigners are calling for urgent action to reduce exhaust fumes in the capital, as research showed that air pollution contributes to four of the biggest causes of death. Figures from the Office for National Statistics, commissioned by campaign group Clean … Continue reading

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London told to cut air pollution by 2020 – or face fines

London and other European cities which are defying European law by illegally polluting the air will have to dramatically reduce their vehicle emissions by 2020, the European commission has said. In a signal that Europe is running out of patience … Continue reading

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London’s air pollution ‘a forgotten crisis’, says Policy Exchange

Think tank Policy Exchange has published the minutes from their discussion on London’s air pollution, which they warn is a public health crisis comparable with smoking tobacco. In a roundtable discussion on London’s road transport emissions, experts including Martin Strobel from … Continue reading

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Cold weather leads to ‘very high’ air pollution for London

Cold weather thought to have contributed to ‘very high’ levels of air pollution measured in capital today (December 12) A sustained period of cold weather across the UK has seen air pollution reach ‘very high’ levels in London and South … Continue reading

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EU air pollution poses health and climate risks

Air pollution poses a serious risk to the health and surrounding environment of European citizens, a new report warns. The Air Quality in Europe assessment by the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals 90% of residents in European cities are exposed … Continue reading

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Air quality: Tata facing huge bill for improvements at Scunthorpe steelworks

TATA Steel could be faced with a bill running into tens of millions of pounds to improve air quality around Scunthorpe. Tough new rules have been introduced by the European Union to tackle emissions – and the steel industry is … Continue reading

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Air pressure high – air quality low

September is normally a good month for air pollution. By this time of year the sun is starting to weaken, making it hard for summertime smog to form and the nights are not yet long, or cold, enough for wintertime … Continue reading

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