UK set for ‘plenty of sunshine’ this week – but with high pollution levels

UK set for ‘plenty of sunshine’ this week – but with high pollution levels

T he UK is set for “plenty of sunshine” in the coming days, but the dry weather will also contribute to high levels of air pollution. Forecasters say Tuesday has already been... Read more »
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The painful truth about the effects of air pollution on children in London

One in 10 young people are affected by asthma – meaning in London alone 240,000 have asthma. Behind the shocking statistic are the children adversely impacted by a sharp rise in air... Read more »
1 IMG 6272jpgClaire Lemer Clinical Director at Evelina Hospital

The painful truth about air pollution and its effect on children in London

One in 10 young people are affected by asthma – meaning in London alone 240,000 have asthma. Behind the shocking statistic are the children adversely impacted by a sharp rise in air... Read more »
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Vigil for girl who died from asthma brought on by London pollution

A vigil has been held for a nine-year-old girl who died from chronic asthma brought on by London’s polluted air. Ella Kissi-Debrah, who lived just 25 metres from the South Circular Road... Read more »
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London air pollution warning as people told ‘don’t exercise’ amid level 10 alert

The lack of air movement means emissions from vehicles and other pollutants are not blown away as they usually would be due to high pressure Londoners told not to exercise today (... Read more »
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Londoners told to reduce physical activity on Friday due to pollution | London

Londoners should avoid strenuous physical activity on Friday due to “very high” levels of pollution, experts have warned. The poor air quality is the result of an intense area of high pressure... Read more »
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Artworks to highlight air pollution’s role in death of London girl | Air pollution

Public artwork that pays homage to Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, whose exposure to air pollution contributed to her death at the age of nine, will go on display close to her south London home... Read more »
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ULEZ: Pollution charge zone expands into south London

London’s pollution charge zone for older vehicles has been significantly expanded as of today (October 25), affecting tens of thousands of motorists. The zone, which now includes all areas within the North... Read more »
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Young couple fined £24k for breaching London pollution rules by driving camper van

A young couple have been fined £24k for breaching London’s pollution rules by driving their camper van around the city. Sasha Ogden and Freddy Mayhew, both 28, were accused of driving into... Read more »
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New Thames tunnel will make London pollution worse, warn climate activists | Environment

Burrowing deep under the Thames, Silvertown tunnel is scheduled as the first new road link across the capital’s river for 30 years. But, the four-lane highway, due to be completed in 2025,... Read more »