Interview: Simon Jeffrey, Centre for Cities, on improving urban air quality
Simon Jeffrey is a policy officer at the research unit Centre for Cities. Last month, Jeffrey published a blog about…
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UK homes must reduce emissions to meet climate targets, CCC warns
The environmental standards of homes must be improved to help the UK reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach its climate…
Bexley incinerator should be refused on air quality grounds, says MP
Labour MP John Cruddas says a proposed second waste incinerator at the ‘green’ Riverside Energy Park in Bexley should be…
Air quality appeal over 4000-home development thrown out
The Communities Secretary did not have a duty to call in a planning application for a major housing development that…
WHO calls for action to protect children from air pollution
Figures published by the World Health Organization today (29 October) suggest that around 93% of children aged under 15 are…
Major study to look at indoor air pollution
The potentially harmful impact of indoor air pollution on children is to be the subject of a major study for…
