The European Commission has backed down on a proposal to shift its ‘green fuels’ law towards alternatives as part the Fit for 55 package.
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EU climate plan will make emissions-free cars accessible for all
An EU plan to sell 100% emissions-free cars in 2035 will democratise electric vehicles in Europe, green group Transport & Environment (T&E) has said.
UK Government bans sale of new diesel and petrol trucks from 2040
The UK Government has announced that the sale of new diesel and petrol trucks will be banned from 2040 as part of the decarbonisation plan.
Link between air pollution and development of newborns, study finds
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy affects thyroid hormones essential to regular foetal growth and metabolism, researchers at the University of Basque Country have discovered.
UK to end coal power by 2024, as government brings forward deadline
From 2024, the UK will no longer use coal to generate electricity, bringing the cut-off date a year earlier than planned.
Covid-19 deaths 70% higher in areas with worse air pollution
Covid-19 deaths are 70% higher in areas with increased levels of air pollution compared to the national average, new research has revealed.
Government responds to the Ella Kissi-Debrah inquest Coroner’s report
The Government has responded to the Coroner’s ‘Prevention of Future Deaths’ after the cause of death of nine-year-old schoolgirl Ella Kissi-Debrah is the first to be attributed to air pollution.
WCRAQ hosts Clean Air Day – Call to Arms for MPs to take action against air pollution
Barry Sheerman MP hosted the WCRAQ Clean Air Day conference with key experts as a call to arms for MPs to make the correct policy changes.
More than a number: Air Health meeting addresses need to improve public health as the central matter of tackling air pollution
Professor Sir Stephen Holgate led the Air Health working party discussion on improve lives not numbers, the final WCRAQ meeting of this quarter.
Diesel-gate: Time to address diesel pollution and implement DPF tests at MOT
Diesel pollution has gone unchallenged in the UK and Europe. We must implement diesel particular filter testing at MOT to protect our health.