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EU membership ‘vital’ for tackling air pollution – Labour

UK membership of the European Union is 'vital' for tackling air pollution, says Labour’s Shadow ...

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New UK air quality plan revises NO2 compliance forecasts

Defra’s long-awaited draft UK air quality plan sets brings forward dates for compliance and sets ...

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London report ignores natural gas as diesel alternative

COMMENT: A recent London Assembly report aimed at cutting pollution from diesel cars in the ...

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PM urged to consult again on Heathrow air quality impacts

MPs, councillors, campaigners and scientists sign letter calling on Prime Minister to reopen consultation over ...

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MP committee to probe Heathrow third runway impacts

Environmental Audit Committee inquiry will look at implications for government commitments on air quality should ...

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Defra told to prepare for 40% budget cut

Government departments looking after the environment, transport and local authorities have been asked to prepare ...

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London Assembly report takes aim at diesel cars

Environment Committee urges Mayor and government to ‘bin diesel’ to boost air quality

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Budget sets out emissions-based road tax system

Vehicle Excise Duty overhaul will also see revenues ringfenced for new Roads Fund to maintain ...

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Irranca-Davies to chair Environmental Audit Committee

The winning candidates for Parliamentary select committee chair positions have been announced today (June 18), ...

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UK raises concern over proposed EU ammonia regulations

The UK’s minister for air quality Rory Stewart has this week raised concerns about proposed ...