Tag Archives: adaption and mitigation
Effective local action on air pollution in London
Posted on Posted onPresentation at Mapping for Change conference ‘Effective local action on air pollution in London’ at University College London on 17 April 2013. Details at: http://www.mappingforchange.org.uk/mapping-for-change-to-host-air-pollution-conference-in-april/ Useful links https://twitter.com/cleanairlondon and https://www.facebook.com/CleanAirLondon 1. Keith Taylor’s guide: ‘Air Pollution: The Invisible Killer’ http://www.keithtaylormep.org.uk/air-pollution/ 2. Smog … Continue reading
Tube dust is not ‘safe’
Posted on Posted onHealth and Environment Committee air quality work programme Clean Air in London (CAL) congratulates the Health and Environment Committee (Committee) on the publication of ‘Air pollution in London – Issues paper’. The paper provides a clear, concise summary of current … Continue reading
Quick guide to air pollution and the ‘Year of Air’ in 2013
Posted on Posted onKnown health and other impacts of air pollution have risen much faster than levels of air pollution have fallen 1. What is the ‘Year of Air’ in 2013? The European Commission (Commission) has announced that 2013 is the ‘Year of … Continue reading
Most-read stories of 2012
Posted on Posted onA look back at the media releases and campaign letters that proved the most popular in 2012. January ‘Clean Air in London’ lodges complaint over breaches of air pollution laws in London http://cleanairinlondon.org/legal/clean-air-in-london-lodges-complaint-over-breaches-of-air-pollution-laws-in-london/ Guide to health impacts: ‘Invisible’ air pollution … Continue reading
Boroughs should consider urgently declaring new Air Quality Management Areas
Posted on Posted onClean Air in London considers Brent, Bromley, Hillingdon, Lewisham, Newham and Sutton should consider urgently declaring Air Quality Management Areas or extending existing ones The Greater London Authority (GLA) has released details of Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in London … Continue reading
Building public understanding of air pollution
Posted on Posted onPresentations at Masterclass at Public Service Events conference titled ‘Public health: an update and way forward’ on 24 October 2012. See: http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/masterclass-client/224/public-health/4279 Simon Birkett, Founder and Director of Clean Air in London, on ‘Building public understanding of air pollution’ CAL … Continue reading
Directors of Public Health and Health and Wellbeing Boards urged to act on air pollution
Posted on Posted onOPEN LETTER Dear Directors of Public Health and members of Health and Wellbeing Boards ‘Invisible’ air pollution is the biggest public health risk after smoking ‘Clean Air in London’ urges you to: ensure your Joint Strategic Needs Assessment considers air … Continue reading
Highways Agency seeking to weaken public health protections
Posted on Posted onReview of the Highways Agency’s approach to evaluating significant air quality effects I am writing on behalf of Clean Air in London (CAL) with comments on the above consultation which was dated 7 September 2012 (the Consultation). Please respond to … Continue reading
‘Clean Air in London’ congratulates Policy Exchange on ‘Something in the Air’
Posted on Posted onThe blockbuster report shows: over 85% of the areas with England’s worst air pollution are in London; diesel exhaust is at the heart of air pollution problems in cities; the vulnerable are much more likely to be exposed to air … Continue reading
Evidence to House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Posted on Posted onHouse of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee Reply to the call for evidence submitted by Clean Air in London 6 June 2012 (links to four Guides updated 250612) Evidence submitted ahead of oral evidence session on air quality … Continue reading
Suspending M4 bus lane breached air pollution law
Posted on Posted onThe Rt. Hon. Justine Greening MP Secretary of State for Transport c/o Network Delivery & Development Highways Agency Floor 4C Federated House London Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1SZ By post and email: Mr C Cooper, Floor 4B ha_info@highways.gsi.gov.uk 15 May … Continue reading
Boris gets ‘nul points’
Posted on Posted onVote for Jenny Jones (Green) or Brian Paddick (Liberal Democrat); and give your second preference to Ken Livingstone (Labour). Boris Johnson offers no new policies to reduce air pollution and has shown he does not understand the health impacts Perhaps … Continue reading
Guide to solutions: Mayor Johnson caught taking backward steps (again)
Posted on Posted onMayoral election: Boris Johnson caught reducing health protections for Londoners Vote for Jenny Jones (Green) or Brian Paddick (Liberal Democrat); and give your second preference to Ken Livingstone (Labour). Boris Johnson offers no new policies to reduce air pollution and … Continue reading
10 steps for Clean Air in London
Posted on Posted onStep 1: Investigate Find out about air pollution near your home, work place or locations you visit Read Clean Air in London’s ‘Quick guide to air pollution‘ and ‘Introduction to air pollution’ Use the LondonAir website to get the latest … Continue reading
‘Clean Air in London’ launches manifesto for the Mayoral and London Assembly election
Posted on Posted on‘Clean Air in London’ calls on all the Mayoral candidates to promise in their manifestos to end the biggest public health crisis for decades We need a Mayor who will: Lead the fight to improve London’s air; Clean up London’s … Continue reading