Year: 2008

An introduction to air quality issues in London

An introduction to Air Quality issues in London ‘Unlimited and free access to clean air of an acceptable quality is a fundamental human necessity and right’ and ‘an unequal distribution of health risks over the population raises concerns of environmental justice and equity’ “Health aspects of Air Pollution” Published by WHO Europe, June 2004. See ... Read more

‘Clean Air in London’ hails Lord Coe’s air quality vision for London 2012

‘Clean Air in London’ hails Lord Coe’s air quality vision for London 2012 The Campaign for Clean Air in London (CCAL) has received a personal letter from Lord Coe, Chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG and London 2012), in response to its request to him to clarify LOCOG’s ... Read more

Tessa Jowell replies personally on London 2012 air quality laws

Tessa Jowell replies personally on London 2012 air quality laws International Paralympic Committee writes emphasising importance of independent assurance reports by Commission for Sustainable London 2012 Silence still from Olympic Delivery Authority and British Olympic Association London needs radical environmental action to comply with air quality laws CCAL urges Prime Minister take a lead on ... Read more

Low emission zone is much needed but must go much further, much faster

Low Emission Zone is much needed but must go much further, much faster Brompton Road air pollution peaks hit record levels in 2007 and topped those in Marylebone Road 72% of Londoners are worried about air pollution IOC was told that “London has the capacity and ambition to deliver the best Games ever – for ... Read more

London 2012: “Greenest Games ever” or “Most sustainable ever” breaches of air quality laws

The Rt. Hon. Tessa Jowell MP Minister for the Olympics and London and Co-Chair of the Olympic Board Cabinet Office 70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS By post and email 17 January 2008 Dear Minister London 2012: “Greenest Games ever” or “Most sustainable ever” breaches of air quality laws with EU and IOC legal action? Government ... Read more
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