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Green City leaders call for funding to introduce 30 new clean air zones

City leaders call for funding to introduce 30 new clean air zones

But one of the mayors, Manchester's Andy Burnham, says businesses should be supported as zones are introduced.
By James Fossdyke Sep 05, 2019
Government Government wants car industry to tackle brake and tyre emissions

Government wants car industry to tackle brake and tyre emissions

Brake, tyre and road wear are set to make up 10 percent of UK fine particulate matter emissions by 2030.
By James Fossdyke Jul 12, 2019
Green Cabbies snap up first of £30m of incentives to go green

Cabbies snap up first of £30m of incentives to go green

The first 1,250 grants for electric taxis have been taken.
By James Fossdyke Jul 11, 2019
Government Bristol City Council proposes ban on diesel cars

Bristol City Council proposes ban on diesel cars

Scheme is one of two proposals designed to improve air quality.
By James Fossdyke Jul 09, 2019
Government Government plots harsher engine idling crackdown on drivers

Government plots harsher engine idling crackdown on drivers

Proposals include raising fines for offenders.
By James Fossdyke Jul 01, 2019
Green HGV association calls for

HGV association calls for 'rethink' of clean air zones

The Road Haulage Association says the proposed schemes in Leeds and Birmingham target HGVs "disproportionately".
By James Fossdyke Jun 26, 2019
Government Roadside cameras set to crack down on illegal exhaust pipes

Roadside cameras set to crack down on illegal exhaust pipes

Noise-sensing cameras will be used to catch cars breaching sound limits.
By James Fossdyke Jun 11, 2019
Government London to introduce 15 mph speed limit

London to introduce 15 mph speed limit

The move is to cut pollution.
By Dominik Wilde May 30, 2019
Government ULEZ takes 9,400 old, polluting cars off London

ULEZ takes 9,400 old, polluting cars off London's roads every day

The proportion of cleaner vehicles in central London is up to 74 percent.
By James Fossdyke May 27, 2019
Government Drivers could be fined for idling in traffic

Drivers could be fined for idling in traffic

New laws are being proposed to cut air pollution
By Dominik Wilde May 16, 2019
Green London

London's ULEZ 'will still let dirty diesels into the capital'

Ultra-low emission zone sees polluting vehicles charged an extra £12.50 to enter the Congestion Charge zone.
By James Fossdyke Apr 08, 2019
Green Birmingham

Birmingham's clean air zone plans get government go-ahead

The zone is expected to arrive in 2020.
By James Fossdyke Mar 19, 2019
Amount of litter cleared from UK motorways is shocking

Amount of litter cleared from UK motorways is shocking

Motorists urged to clean up their act as litter purge begins.
By James Fossdyke Mar 08, 2019
Government City councils call for £1.5bn scrappage scheme to improve air quality

City councils call for £1.5bn scrappage scheme to improve air quality

The group of council leaders wants the government to fund the scheme.
By James Fossdyke Feb 22, 2019
Government Leeds gets government approval for clean air zone in 2020

Leeds gets government approval for clean air zone in 2020

Polluting trucks will have to pay £50 a day to enter the city.
By James Fossdyke Jan 25, 2019
Government New barriers to reduce noise pollution from busy roads

New barriers to reduce noise pollution from busy roads

The government-run company responsible for main roads is also fitting double-glazing and quieter asphalt.
By James Fossdyke Jan 11, 2019
Green New diesels will HELP cities meet air pollution targets

New diesels will HELP cities meet air pollution targets

New data shows that modern diesel engines are so clean they are already hitting targets set for 2020.
By James Fossdyke Nov 06, 2018
Green One in five Brits worries about air pollution every day

One in five Brits worries about air pollution every day

Unsurprisingly, Londoners are the most concerned about dirty air.
By James Fossdyke Oct 24, 2018
Green New British-built electric taxi is approved for use in Paris

New British-built electric taxi is approved for use in Paris

Paris is hoping the new cab will help it wage war on air pollution.
By James Fossdyke Oct 18, 2018
Government 10 councils receive government funding to reduce air pollution

10 councils receive government funding to reduce air pollution

Leicester, Portsmouth and Wolverhampton are among the chosen 10.
By James Fossdyke Oct 08, 2018
Green Coventry incentivises electric taxis in bid to cut air pollution

Coventry incentivises electric taxis in bid to cut air pollution

Go Electric Taxi scheme sees drivers offered incentives worth £2,500 to switch to electric cabs.
By James Fossdyke Sep 05, 2018
Safety Pioneering barriers will reduce motorway noise pollution

Pioneering barriers will reduce motorway noise pollution

First "noise barriers" will be built on the M1 in Yorkshire.
By James Fossdyke Sep 03, 2018
General M6 Toll price increases criticised, could lead to HGV abandonment

M6 Toll price increases criticised, could lead to HGV abandonment

One freight group says the move will increase pollution in Birmingham.
By James Fossdyke Jul 05, 2018
General Children exposed to 30 percent more pollution due to shorter size

Children exposed to 30 percent more pollution due to shorter size

There could be long-term health implications in the worst-hit cities.
By Sam Burnett Jun 29, 2018
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