Technology to monitor nitrogen dioxide emissions developed by Leicester University is believed to be a world first, writes Steve Eminton. Continue reading
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Monthly Archives: April 2012
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 European Environmental Bureau, writes Will Date.
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 North. Continue reading
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 North. Continue reading
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 low emission zone (LEZ) for Warrrington.
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. Continue reading
South Lanarkshire carries out vehicle emissions tests
Scottish local authority aims to combat air pollution by issuing fines to vehicle owners that fail roadside emission tests, writes Amy North. Continue reading
Air quality push by Livingstone in London mayoral campaign
Labour mayoral candidate accuses Boris Johnson of delaying ‘vital measures’ for reducing air pollution in the capital while the Green candidates promises a ‘very low emission zone’, writes Amy North. Continue reading
