Defra unveils £2m grants programme for air quality
Defra has unveiled its Air Quality Grant Programme for 2012-13 and revealed it is focusing on nitrogen dioxide, writes Steve…
DECC consults on lighter touch emissions system
Hospitals and smaller emitters could get their own separate scheme under regulations covering greenhouse gas emissions through DECC proposals announced today.
UK ‘benefiting’ from good relationship with United States over air quality
The UK is benefiting from a good relationship with the United States over air quality research work, according to the…
Birmingham agrees to hand over air quality data to Defra
Birmingham city council is conforming with Defra requests to submit air quality and pollution information after previously refusing to do…
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…
