Tag Archives: Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)

Nearly 9,500 people die each year in London because of air pollution – study

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Counting impact of toxic gas NO2 for the first time suggests more than twice as many people as previously thought die prematurely from pollution in UK capital Nearly 9,500 people die early each year in London due to long-term exposure … Continue reading →

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Almost all London boroughs failed EU air pollution limit for toxic NO2 gas

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Bromley and Sutton only two boroughs to meet limit set for nitrogen dioxide gas linked to respiratory health problems, data shows All but two of London’s boroughs are exceeding EU limits for a toxic gas linked to respiratory problems, ministers … Continue reading →

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Take Euston back route to avoid toxic fumes

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

PEDESTRIANS were today told they could cut exposure to toxic fumes by 65 per cent by avoiding Euston Road. A back-street route linking Euston and St Pancras stations was unveiled to encourage people to avoid one of the 50 most … Continue reading →

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Meet the conductor: London set to trial first all-electric doubledecker bus

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The first fully electric London doubledecker bus will enter service in October, as transport authorities try to reduce the capital’s air pollution levels. Transport for London said the Chinese-built bus would be the the world’s first purpose-built electric doubledecker. Until … Continue reading →

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London’s toxic air ‘has already caused over 1,300 premature deaths this year’

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 1,300 Londoners have already died prematurely due to toxic air so far this year, campaigners warned today. The shocking death toll includes over 60 estimated fatalities linked to “killer” pollution in Barnet, Croydon and Bromley, and more than … Continue reading →

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Londoners demand David Cameron and Ed Miliband tackle London’s ‘toxic’ air pollution

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Londoners today demanded David Cameron and Ed Miliband do more to tackle “toxic” air pollution blighting the city. Ahead of a Supreme Court judgement on Britain’s failure to meet a key EU air quality standard, nearly seven out of ten … Continue reading →

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Diesel car ‘demonisation’ condemned by industry group

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A campaign to combat the “demonisation” of diesel has been launched by the UK’s leading motor industry association. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), along with BMW, Ford, and Jaguar Land Rover, believe fears over diesel are misplaced. … 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

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

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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