Tag Archives: Mayor
Highest NO2 of any capital city in Europe again
Posted on Posted onBoris Johnson must act in ‘Green Week’ in the ‘Year of Air’ after failing miserably to reduce air pollution London again has the highest levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a toxic gas, of any capital city in Europe according to … Continue reading
‘Tube dust’: broken promises, ‘blind eye turned’ and duty breached
Posted on Posted onPromises broken about informing the public about ‘tube dust’ Mayor of London ‘turning a blind eye’ to repeated warnings from scientists and others of the dangers of airborne particles including in underground rail systems Mayor of London breaching ‘General transport duty’ … Continue reading
Clean Air in London Awards 2013
Posted on Posted onBianca Jagger, Founder and Chair of The Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation, receives award and special mention Inaugural Clean Air in London Awards recognise 24 contributions to improving air quality Keith Taylor MEP (Green) joins four MEPs and others as … Continue reading
Mayor’s backward steps, wish lists for others and failure to tackle air pollution
Posted on Posted onMayor has today lost control of his own destiny. It is now up to ClientEarth and the Supreme Court or the European Commission to force action The Mayor of London has announced today plans for air quality measures in his … 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
Mayor’s plans for tunnel between Silvertown and Greenwich peninsula are unlawful
Posted on Posted onObjection to the option of a new road tunnel between Silvertown and Greenwich peninsula Mayor should be prioritising measures to reduce air pollution, not increase it. In any event, breaches of air pollution laws must be mitigated in full and … Continue reading
Mayor must stop financially incentivising carcinogenic diesel exhaust
Posted on Posted onConsultation on proposed changes to the Congestion Charging Scheme (Greener Vehicle Discount) Dear Sir or Madam I am writing on behalf of Clean Air in London (CAL) with comments on this consultation, which closes on the 8 February. CAL is … 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
Mayor releases 750 pages of details about his lobbying to weaken air pollution laws
Posted on Posted onMayor releases first tranche of information about his lobbying to weaken air pollution laws Information reveals lobbying on an industrial scale to influence hundreds of organisations and individuals across Europe. It would have caused a scandal if released before the … Continue reading
Mayor caught lobbying to weaken international air pollution laws
Posted on Posted onMayor of London is lobbying for ‘flexibility’ in possible new laws and hiding his communications with 11 other European cities and regions in the lobbying group BBC investigation discovers the Mayor’s partners include the some of the most polluted areas of … Continue reading
New runways (or airports) would breach legal limits for air pollution
Posted on Posted onDraft Aviation Policy Framework – Response from Clean Air in London Government and Mayor of London are lobbying to weaken air pollution laws Dear Sir or Madam I am writing on behalf of Clean Air in London (CAL) to respond … Continue reading
Government ‘Pollution Episode Warning’ on eve of Olympics Opening Ceremony
Posted on Posted onGovernment issues ‘Pollution Episode Warning’ as ozone in North Kensington, London, breaches ‘Public information threshold’ under UK and European law Adults and children with lung problems, and adults with heart problems, and the general public may wish to check health … Continue reading
Mayor of London urged to warn all those affected by smog
Posted on Posted onGovernment website is predicting ‘Moderate’ air pollution in London for the next three days. airTEXT is forecasting ‘Moderate’ 6/10 ozone levels at the Olympic Park on Wednesday Government website says ‘the main pollutant of concern is ozone’ and ‘the situation … 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
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