Highways Agency seeking to weaken public health protections
Review of the Highways Agency’s approach to evaluating significant air quality effects I am writing on behalf of Clean Air in London (CAL) with comments on the above consultation which was dated 7 September 2012 (the Consultation). Please respond to the issues raised in this letter. CAL is a company limited by guarantee which campaigns ... Read more
Four of nine UK zones have already breached nitrogen dioxide time extension
Time extensions for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) have been breached already in Leicester, North Wales, Nottingham and Portsmouth Worsening in each of the last three years of one of the most important determinants of public health i.e. exposure to fine particles (PM2.5) ‘Clean Air in London’ calls on Commissioner Potočnik to launch infraction against the UK The ... Read more
New runways (or airports) would breach legal limits for air pollution
Draft Aviation Policy Framework – Response from Clean Air in London Government and Mayor of London are lobbying to weaken air pollution laws Dear Sir or Madam I am writing on behalf of Clean Air in London (CAL) to respond to your consultation on a Draft Aviation Policy Framework (the Consultation). Please note that this ... Read more
Guide: Indoor air quality can be worse than outdoor
Indoor air quality (IAQ) can be worse than outdoor (or ambient) air quality (AAQ) due to the many sources of pollution within buildings and homes. Clean Air in London (CAL) is therefore campaigning to build public understanding of indoor air quality with support from Camfil Farr. CAL does Pollution Checks to investigate air quality. The most ... Read more
Government is lobbying to ‘remove’ EU air pollution law requiring 50% reductions now
Presentation to Friends of the Earth’s national conference on 15 September 2012. Session titled ‘Calling for clean air in our cities’. Chaired by Jenny Bates, Friends of the Earth London Campaigner, with Dr Ian Medway of King’s College London See http://www.foe.co.uk/events/conference_7967.html
‘Clean Air in London’ calls for Paralympics marathon to be delayed
6 September 2012 ‘Clean Air in London’ calls for organisers to consider delaying the Paralympics marathon events until Monday or bringing them forward to Saturday to avoid smog On Thursday 6 September, the Met Office published its five day weather forecast for London which included ‘Moderate’ 6/10 air pollution for the Olympic Park on Sunday. ... Read more
Government forecasts smog on eve of Olympics Closing Ceremony
Government failed to forecast a smog episode before the Opening Ceremony that turned out to be the worst for six years and then failed to warn the public even when it was underway Environment Ministers issued a ‘Press release’ downgrading ‘Air quality’ as a Government priority as smog worsened. The next day they advised businesses ... Read more
Government ‘Pollution Episode Warning’ on eve of Olympics Opening Ceremony
Government issues ‘Pollution Episode Warning’ as ozone in North Kensington, London, breaches ‘Public information threshold’ under UK and European law Adults and children with lung problems, and adults with heart problems, and the general public may wish to check health advice provided by airTEXT and the London Air Quality Network ‘Clean Air in London’ calls ... Read more
Mayor of London urged to warn all those affected by smog
Government website is predicting ‘Moderate’ air pollution in London for the next three days. airTEXT is forecasting ‘Moderate’ 6/10 ozone levels at the Olympic Park on Wednesday Government website says ‘the main pollutant of concern is ozone’ and ‘the situation is expected to ‘slightly deteriorate’ for the following three days as warm weather continues and ... Read more
‘Clean Air in London’ congratulates Policy Exchange on ‘Something in the Air’
The blockbuster report shows: over 85% of the areas with England’s worst air pollution are in London; diesel exhaust is at the heart of air pollution problems in cities; the vulnerable are much more likely to be exposed to air pollution than others; and key policy actions needed ‘Clean Air in London’ calls on the ... Read more
‘Perfect storm’ hits London
Annual mean levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a toxic gas, are two and three times the legal limit and World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline near London busiest roads with breaches even at ‘background’ sites. NO2 levels in London were the highest of any capital city in Europe in 2010 and comparable with those in Beijing before it ... Read more
London faces infringement
Commission rejects UK application to delay compliance with nitrogen dioxide laws in 12 zones 16 of the UK’s 31 other zones, including London which does not expect compliance until 2025, also face infringement action. Commission is seeking separate clarification on five issues in London The European Commission (Commission) has objected to the UK’s application to ... Read more
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