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Failure to meet air and noise targets cost EU â‚¬25bn last year

The European Union’s economy lost almost â‚¬25bn last year due to member states’ failures to ...

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EU membership ‘crucial’ for UK air quality policy, MPs claim

Parliament’sÂ Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) publishes report strongly in favour of the UK remaining in ...

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Rule change sought on Air Pollution Control residues

Ministers expected to decide next month whether to scrap rules allowing landfilling of hazardous materials ...

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Tighter lamp crushing rules sought to cut mercury emissions

Defra seeks stricter controls on companies crushing fluorescent tube lamps for recycling — which can ...

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EU limits on non-road machinery emissions take step forward

Tightened emissions limits on likes of chainsaws, lawnmowers, trains, cranes and small riverboats could apply ...

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Corbyn grills Prime Minister on air pollution

Four questions were asked of the PM by the Labour leader during PMQs in Parliament

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Air quality ‘diesel death’ bill set for Parliament hearing

10-minute rule Bill would increase road tax for diesel vehicles and restrict them from entering ...

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EU seeks more power over car approval after VW scandal

A ‘major overhaul’ of the way in which cars are approved for sale in Europe ...

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UK energy auction ‘could boost diesel generators’

Diesel-powered electricity generators could benefit from a government energy procurement process currently underway, according to ...

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Scotland sets out stricter limits in Clean Air Strategy

Included are World Health Organisation air quality limits and plans for a Low Emission Zone ...