Tag Archives: Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)

Londoners urged to leave cars at home as polluted air drifts in from Europe 

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Motorists in London were to leave their cars at home on Monday as air pollution drifted in from Europe. Westminster and the City were among the worst-affected areas, along with other busy roads, while the rest of London was issued … Continue reading →

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‘Shocking’ photo shows London covered in thick black layer of smog as pollution hits twice normal level 

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

This “shocking” photo shows London covered in a filthy layer of black smog as unusually high levels of air pollution hit the capital. The picture, taken by IT worker Pete Buckney at the top of Horniman Hill in south London, … Continue reading →

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London pollution death toll to hit 2,500 

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The death toll from tiny particulate pollution in London is on the brink of hitting 2,500 this year, according to new figures. At least four boroughs – Barnet, Bromley, Croydon and Ealing – have seen the deadly impact of long-term … Continue reading →

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London’s black communities disproportionately exposed to air pollution – study 

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Black, African and Caribbean people are exposed to higher illegal nitrogen dioxide levels than the percentage of the population they account for Black communities in London are disproportionately more likely to breathe illegal levels of air pollution than white and … Continue reading →

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Londoners overwhelmingly back Sadiq Khan’s air pollution crackdown

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Londoners are backing Sadiq Khan’s plans to crack down on air pollution in the capital, with more than 70 per cent of residents supporting plans to bring forward measures to restrict polluting vehicles in the city, according to the results … Continue reading →

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London pollution and toxic air worsened by pollution from fresh food delivery 

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution is being made worse by London’s increasing reliance on fresh food bought online and home-delivered by diesel-powered trucks, the boss of a clean tech firm warned today. Toby Peters, founder of Croydon-based Dearman, spoke out after a new report … Continue reading →

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London Tube stations and bus stops to display toxic air warnings 

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Toxic air warnings will be displayed at hundreds of Tube stations and bus stops during pollution peaks in London. Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that filthy air levels, and advice on how  to respond, will appear on a huge network of public … Continue reading →

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UK Toxic Air Pollution Levels Rise as Temperatures Increase 

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

As UK temperatures reach their annual peak, air pollution rates will elevate to dangerous levels. Certain pollutants react with sunlight to create ozone, a toxic gas that causes respiratory complications. Ozone levels are forecast to be ‘moderate to high’ this … Continue reading →

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