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Exclusive: London Councils have issued zero fines for wood-burning stoves

In the past five years, London councils have issued no fines for the use of wood-burning stoves, Air Quality News can reveal. 

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Lockdown led to an increase in indoor air pollution
Indoor air quality worsened in the UK, Europe and the US over lockdown, according to
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The burning question – air pollution and plastic waste   
An estimated 381 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced globally each year. Many countries
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Government announces new measures to tackle air pollution
The government has responded to the coroner’s report following the death of Ella Kissi-Debrah but
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1/4 of UK schools exceed WHO air pollution limit
Over 1/4 of UK schools are located in areas where air pollution is above the
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The Big Interview: Larissa Lockwood, Global Action Plan
Air Quality News talks to Larissa Lockwood, director of clean air at the environmental change
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New inquiry will inform the government’s walking and cycling strategy
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) launches new inquiry.  The government published its
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Community-led School Street trial to begin in Chorlton
A week-long trial will see School Streets introduced at three primary schools in Chorlton, Manchester. 
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Travelling during rush hour increases air pollution exposure

Travelling during rush hour increases an individual’s exposure to air pollution, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Research. 

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Lockdown led to a reduction in air pollution in Northern Ireland
Air pollution in Northern Ireland saw a significant reduction during lockdown, according to a report
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Wildfire smoke linked to 17% increase in Covid cases
Exposure to wildfire smoke is linked to an increased risk of contracting Covid-19, according to
Cars, Freight & Transport Health News
New funding for London’s vehicle scrappage scheme
Sadiq Khan has announced an additional £5m for London’s vehicle scrappage scheme. The scheme has
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Researchers to study how air pollution impacts health
A new research centre at the University of Leicester will study the impact of environmental
Health
London’s air pollution is triggering asthma attacks
Residents in the London Borough of Newham are disproportionately affected by air pollution, according to
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Leeds plans for new air quality strategy 
Leeds City Council to discuss a new air quality strategy which would see a regional
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Ventilation and Covid-19
Colin Timmins, director of Building Technologies at BEAMA, the UK trade association for manufacturers and
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Funding for air pollution cut 99%, campaigners raise alarm
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Funding for air pollution cut 99%, campaigners raise alarm
Mums for Lungs warned the cuts will significantly delay efforts to reduce emissions to levels
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Children are losing millions of healthy years to secondhand smoke – study
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Children are losing millions of healthy years to secondhand smoke – study
New research shows children across the globe are losing over 8.4 million years of healthy
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Camden employers unveil masterplan to tackle air pollution
Reckitt, Bupa and GSK are among the organisations who have helped deliver The Camden Breathing
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COP28: ‘Break the destructive cycle of climate change and air pollution’
Local governments across the globe have been urged to take action on strengthening air quality
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UAE PM2.5 ‘three times’ recommended limits as COP28 continues
The UN climate summit is currently underway in Dubai, while Human Rights Watch warns of
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Air quality measures could save 100,000 lives across six African cities
An updated analysis of six African cities by The Clean Air Fund has found that
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Two medical studies highlight new impacts of air pollution
Global analysis  published in the Lancet has suggested a link between air pollution and antibiotic
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Office for Environmental Protection release Air Quality Stocktake
Environmental consultants Ricardo were commissioned by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) to undertake a
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