Tequila plant could be key to greener fuels
The plant used to produce tequila is a potentially transformative biofuel source for transport, scientists have found. Scientists at the…
Government orders Portsmouth Clean Air Zone
The government has this week told Portsmouth City Council that a Class B charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ) must begin…
Residents urged not to light polluting bonfires during coronavirus crisis
Residents in Bath have been asked not to start bonfires during the coronavirus pandemic to protect the respiratory health of…
Put air pollution ‘warning’ labels on petrol pumps, suggest health experts
Air pollution and climate change ‘warning’ labels should be put on petrol pumps, similar to the messages on cigarette packets,…
Leeds delays launch of Clean Air Zone due to coronavirus
Leeds City Council has joined Birmingham in delaying its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) due to the coronavirus pandemic. The CAZ…
Coronavirus could be ‘bad news’ for air pollution in long-term, scientist warns
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels have fallen dramatically across the world as governments introduce tough restrictions on transport to tackle the…
Next round of £10m urban tree fund opens
The Forestry Commission has today (March 30) opened the next round of the £10m Urban Tree Challenge Fund, which is…
UK carmakers warn of 200,000 shortfall in production due to coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic could result in 200,000 fewer cars being built in the UK this year, the Society for Motor…
