London Assembly responds to Mayor’s air quality consultation
The London Assembly has published its response to the Mayor of London’s air quality consultation, calling for an earlier implementation…
Legislation
EU Commissioner welcomes ‘landmark’ air quality Directive
EU Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella has welcomed the passage of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive as a ‘significant landmark’ in…
EFRA chair critical of ministers’ ‘disappointing’ Committee response
The chair of the Environment Food Rural Affairs Committee has written to the government demanding action on air quality following…
Government urged to show ‘ambition’ in Air Quality Plan
Deputy Mayor of London Shirley Rodrigues and environmental law firm ClientEarth have called on the government to show leadership on…
Ministers grilled over Air Quality Plan
Defra minister Thérèse Coffey and minister of state for transport John Hayes were questioned about the government’s new Air Quality…
New EU air pollution directive reinforces international commitments
In the wake of a supportive European Parliament vote in November 2016, the EU Council of environment ministers has also…
