Ireland meets air quality targets, despite ‘concerning’ PM levels
Ireland’s environmental regulator has described particulate matter air pollution as a ‘growing concern’ – after high levels of the pollutant…
Freight sector welcomes Nottingham air quality plan
Nottingham city council’s air quality plan has been welcomed by industry bodies from the haulage and logistics sectors who have…
Funding approved for Greater Manchester congestion plan
Greater Manchester authorities have agreed to spend £1.35 million to improve traffic flow and monitor congestion in the Manchester city…
Defra seeks continuity of air quality laws post-Brexit
Amendments to legislation have been set out which are aimed at ensuring that air quality regulations continue to apply once…
Multi-million pound investment in West Yorkshire EV network
West Yorkshire local authorities have committed to a multi-million pound investment in 88 rapid electric vehicle charging points as part…
Incinerator emissions ‘not linked to infant mortality risk’
Long-running work to assess the health impact of emissions from waste incinerators has suggested that there is no increased risk…
Greater Manchester to submit clean air proposal in 2019
Greater Manchester councils will present a business case to government on plans to address air pollution in the region in…
MOT emissions failures rise following exhaust test changes
Over 740,000 cars have failed their MOT test after tougher checks on exhaust emissions were brought in earlier this year…
