At-risk groups will benefit from better access to information on air pollution as the Government has published its Air Quality Information System (AQIS) review. The expert-led review – working with respiratory experts, the charity sector, central government and local authorities –…
WCRAQ Chair Barry Sheerman looks ahead to the opportunities for air quality progress under the new Labour Government and emphasises the importance of WCRAQ’s continuing work to highlight the issues, gather the expertise, develop innovative solutions and pressure those in…
Although Ella’s Law has not been passed, we are still working to protect children’s health through the Education Working Party. I encourage everyone to get involved with independent projects such as SAMHE, which aims to provide all schools with a…
The Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality (WCRAQ) recently celebrated three years of air quality achievements, with a record attendance of more than 100 guests at its Annual Parliamentary Reception, held at the Houses of Parliament on January 9. The…
Barry Sheerman MP invites all WCRAQ members on January 9 2023, to the Terrace Pavillion at the Houses of Parliament to celebrate the success of the Commission. To receive your invite, become a member of WCRAQ today and help us…
Read the latest issue of Fleet Vision International now by clicking here. Read about Barry Sheerman MP’s personal air monitor journey, the hydrogen for heavy vehicles webinar, Pollution Solution’s Roadvent System and Professor Prashant Kumar’s latest research on combating school…
European governments and MEPs agreed to end sales of new combustion engine cars and vans by 2035. Green group Transport & Environment (T&E) welcomed the deal, which will see the EU become the largest economy to phase out sales of…
Most UK primary schools experience levels of pollution which exceed the safe levels set out by the World Health Organisation. Yet, simple measures can cut outdoor and indoor exposure to toxins by almost half, according to a new study, by Professor Prashant Khumar from the University of Surrey.
Trudy Harrison, Minister of State for Transport and Ben Houchen, Mayor of Tees Valley, were the first senior politicians in the country to see the live refuelling of Electra Commercial Vehicles’ 19-tonne hydrogen fuel cell temperature-controlled HGV at Teesside on…
Due to the train strikes, we have postponed next week’s Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality Annual Parliamentary Drinks Reception on September 15. Barry Sheerman MP invites all members on January 9 2023, to the Terrace Pavillion at the Houses…