Ahead of the EU’s ‘Year of Air’, figures involved in improving UK air and noise pollution note an increasing prominence of air issues and express their hopes, fears and predictions for air quality in 2013, writes Michael Holder Continue reading
Levels of particulate matter in the Glasgow area were recently monitored as ‘high’ according to a report published on Tuesday (18 December), writes Michael Holder Continue reading
An EU Directive to reduce sulphur and particulate matter emissions from marine shipping entered into force this week (17 December), writes Michael Holder Continue reading
Defra report covering 1970-2011 shows long-term decrease in UK air pollutant emissions but a slowing in particulate matter and sulphur dioxide emissions in recent years, writes Michael Holder Continue reading
Spike in levels of particulate matter monitored in some areas of the country blamed on cold weather and low winds by Department of Environment in Northern Ireland, writes Michael Holder Continue reading
Department seeks views on proposals to cut legislation on Noise Abatement Zones, which are used by local authorities to tackle high noise levels, writes Michael Holder Continue reading
Views are being sought by the Commission on the best ways to improve Europe’s air quality policy due to perceived problems with the current strategy, writes Michael Holder Continue reading
London Assembly claims up to 9% of deaths in London’s most polluted areas are attributable to air pollution and calls for greater action to protect public health and meet EU limits, writes Michael Holder Continue reading
