Defra checked powers to force London Mayor to act over air quality
Documents relating to Defra’s view of Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, and air quailty in 2009 have been released following…
Defra study suggests progress on air quality is stalling
A study published by Defra reveals air pollution in the UK shows long term improvement but little change in the…
London to have first 360° monitor to measure air quality
Technology to monitor nitrogen dioxide emissions developed by Leicester University is believed to be a world first, writes Steve Eminton.
European Commission responds to EEB over air quality concerns
The Commission says it is assessing the UK’s position and has taken action against 20 member states following criticism from the…
Government defends its air quality strategy
Labour MPs have attacked ministers for not doing enough to tackle the UK’s ‘second biggest public health challenge’, writes Amy…
Landfill odour case creates ‘uncertainty’ for operators
Legal experts higlight importance of odour case as a further appeal appears in action brought against waste firm Biffa, writes Amy…
Consultants scope out Warrington low emission zone study
TRL is starting work on research for Warrington borough council along with fellow-research organisation TTR on the potential for a…
Government offers £9.5m to cut emissions from trucks
DfT launches initiative to find carbon cutting technology to combat emissions from freight vehicles, writes Will Date.
