This week the Guardian newspaper published a disturbing story about air-quality in London and other urban areas. There have been a lot of still, quiet weather days in London this month (March 2013) and that contributes to a buildup of airborne pollution. Much of that comes from diesel engines, in cars, taxis and commercial vehicles…. Continue reading
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Car manufacturer starts campaign to improve UK air quality
The pressing global imperative of driving down CO2 emissions is now accepted by the motor industry. But while enormous energy was devoted to that campaign by environmentalists, a more immediate threat has been insidiously creeping back along the pavements of busy town and city streets. The pollutants issuing from the tail pipes of petrol and… Continue reading →