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EAC unearths evidence of over a decade of Government failings or ‘cover-ups’ over air quality premature deaths

Parliament’s powerful Environmental Audit Committee unearths evidence of over a decade of government failings or ‘cover-ups’ over air quality premature deaths Martin Horwood, Liberal Democrat MP for Cheltenham, obtains confirmation from expert that ‘Clean Air in London’s’ best estimate of 3,460 premature deaths (and up to 7,900) due to dangerous airborne particles in London in ... Read more

Government says ‘there has not been a cover-up’ on air quality premature deaths

Government says ‘there has not been a cover-up’ on air quality premature deaths Government fails to: acknowledge importance of premature deaths as a key metric in communicating health impact of dangerous airborne particles to the public; or justify its slowness in updating crucial air quality statistics ‘Clean Air in London’ urges again Environmental Audit Committee ... Read more

Defra’s consultation on draft Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010 and impact assessment

The Rt. Hon. Hilary Benn MP Secretary of State Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Nobel House 17 Smith Square London SW1P 3JR By email: [email protected] and [email protected] 28 January 2010 Dear Secretary of State Secretary of State warned of need to take action after hourly limit value for NO2 breached today Response to consultation on ... Read more

‘Clean Air in London’ congratulates National Audit Office on its air quality report

‘Clean Air in London’ congratulates National Audit Office on its air quality report highlighting: government’s failure to comply with air pollution laws; health impact of poor air quality; Mayor’s delay of Phase 3 of LEZ; and confused delivery framework Environmental Audit Committee takes oral evidence from Mayor of London’s Environment Adviser, Isabel Dedring, who “would ... Read more

One of the worst public health failings or ‘cover-ups’ in modern history

Clerk of the Committee Environmental Audit Committee House of Commons 7 Millbank London SW1P 3JA By email and post: [email protected] 13 December 2009 Dear Member of the Environmental Audit Committee The AIR QUALITY INQUIRY MEMORANDUM by the CAMPAIGN FOR CLEAN AIR IN LONDON One of the worst public health failings or ‘cover-ups’ in modern history with ... Read more

European Commission rejects UK application for a time extension to comply with PM10 daily limit value

European Commission rejects United Kingdom application to delay compliance with health based air quality laws for dangerous airborne particles (PM10) in London “The Commission found the air quality plan for Greater London did not meet the minimum requirements of the Directive for a time extension” ‘Clean Air in London’ says today’s decision is a damning ... Read more

Mayor’s draft Air Quality Strategy is a start but it is not yet ‘fit for purpose’

Boris Johnson Mayor of London Greater London Authority City Hall The Queen’s Walk More London London SE1 2AA By email: [email protected] 17 November 2009 Dear Mayor Johnson Mayor of London has a statutory duty to ensure his Air Quality Strategy (AQS) includes policies and proposals for the achievement of the air quality standards ‘Clean Air ... Read more

Verdict on Mayor Johnson’s draft Air Quality Strategy: It’s a start but not yet ‘fit for purpose’

Verdict on Mayor Johnson’s draft Air Quality Strategy: It’s a start but not yet ‘fit for purpose’ ‘Many proposals’ in Mayor’s draft Air Quality Strategy are unfunded as he calls on government to fully back his plan with adequate policy and financial support Mayor Johnson ‘torpedoes’ government’s time extension plans for dangerous airborne particles (PM10) ... Read more

Government releases previously unpublished spreadsheets for calculating premature deaths due to air pollution in London after formal information request

Boris Johnson Mayor of London Greater London Authority City Hall The Queen’s Walk More London London SE1 2AA By email:  [email protected] 20 September 2009 Dear Mayor Johnson Government releases previously unpublished spreadsheets for calculating premature deaths due to air pollution in London after formal information request from ‘Clean Air in London’ (CCAL) Using government spreadsheets and ... Read more

‘Clean Air in London’ welcomes ClientEarth’s ‘CleanAir for London’ campaign

‘Clean Air in London’ welcomes ClientEarth’s ‘CleanAir for London’ campaign to ensure full compliance with air quality laws in London in time for the 2012 Olympics and urges all Londoners worried about poor air quality to sign up to ClientEarth’s free membership to demonstrate their support for decisive action ClientEarth urges the Commission to reject ... Read more

Sixty five recommendations from ‘Clean Air in London’ to improve air quality in London

Sixty five recommendations from ‘Clean Air in London’ to improve air quality in London Working draft submitted to London Assembly Environment Committee and others: 1 May 2009 Vision: Major public health benefits through achieving clean air sustainably throughout London by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games The need and the opportunity: ‘Unlimited and free ... Read more

A warning for the London 2012 Olympics as Defra issues ‘First “summer smog” of 2009 alert’

A warning for the London 2012 Olympics as Defra issues ‘First “summer smog” of 2009 alert’ with research highlighting premature deaths during August 2003 smog ‘event’ Air Pollution Bandings and Index need to align to current World Health Organisation recommendations and European Union air quality obligations ‘Clean Air in London’ calls on the Department of ... Read more
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