Tag Archives: ORN/PRN
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
‘Clean Air in London’ calls for Paralympics marathon to be delayed
Posted on Posted on6 September 2012 ‘Clean Air in London’ calls for organisers to consider delaying the Paralympics marathon events until Monday or bringing them forward to Saturday to avoid smog On Thursday 6 September, the Met Office published its five day weather … 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’ calls for full mitigation for the ORN/PRN
Posted on Posted on‘Clean Air in London’ calls for full mitigation as it tells TfL and DfT their plans for the ORN/PRN and removing the M4 bus lane are unlawful Dear Transport for London, Thank you for your letter of 2 May relating … Continue reading
Guide to sources: London has the highest levels of nitrogen dioxide of any capital city in Europe
Posted on Posted onClean Air in London’s (CAL’s) analysis of the latest data confirms that London had the highest levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a toxic gas, of any capital city in Europe in 2010. Concentrations of dangerous airborne particles (PM10) are much … Continue reading
Public health fraud
Posted on Posted onUsing pollution suppressants in front of the official air quality monitors most-used to warn the public of smog episodes and report legal breaches is public health fraud on an industrial scale Clean Air in London (CAL) estimates, for example, that … Continue reading
Olympic transport plans would cause unmitigated breaches of air pollution laws
Posted on Posted onThe Transport Committee Reply to the call for evidence submitted by: Clean Air in London 26 February 2012 Transport plans for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Introduction 1. The Transport Committee has invited written evidence on the transport plans … Continue reading
Smog could affect athletes
Posted on Posted onTop lung scientists have warned a “Summer Smog” could affect Olympic athletes in London Levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in London are comparable with those in Beijing before it acted to ensure the success of the 2008 Olympics Mayor must … Continue reading
Introduction to Pollution Check
Posted on Posted onClean Air in London (CAL) aims to do a Pollution Check every day in the same residential area in central London. Headline results are tweeted at https://twitter.com/cleanairlondon CAL uses a TSI Handheld Particle Counter 9306-V2 to undertake these Pollution Checks. … Continue reading
Introduction to the Pollution Suppressor
Posted on Posted onThis webpage provides links to posts and pages about the Pollution Suppressor in London. See also the YouTube video of the Pollution Suppressor operating by the Marylebone Road air quality monitor most-used to warn the public of smog episodes and … Continue reading
Plans for the Olympic Route Network remain unlawful and vulnerable to legal challenge through judicial review
Posted on Posted onMayor Johnson Chairman Transport for London c/o TfL Olympic and Paralympic Route Network Engagement Transport for London 5th Floor, Palestra 197 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8NJ By email and registered post: ORNandPRNengagement@tfl.gov.uk and mayor@london.gov.uk 12 September 2011 Dear Mayor Johnson Local consultations … Continue reading
Government issues national ‘High pollution episode warning: First “summer-smog” of 2011’
Posted on Posted on‘Bad Air Day (B.A.D.) 2011 for particles’ as PM10 daily limit value for a whole year is breached in London in less than four months – more than two months earlier than last year Government issues national ‘High pollution episode … Continue reading
Olympic Transport Plan would lead to breaches of air pollution laws
Posted on Posted onHugh Sumner Director of Transport Olympic Delivery Authority One Churchill Place Canary Wharf London E14 5LN Mayor Johnson Chairman Transport for London Windsor House 42-50 Victoria Street London SW1H 0TL By email and registered post 8 April 2011 Dear Mr … Continue reading
A warning for the London 2012 Olympics as Defra issues ‘First “summer smog” of 2009 alert’
Posted on Posted onA warning for the London 2012 Olympics as Defra issues ‘First “summer smog” of 2009 alert’ with research highlighting premature deaths during August 2003 smog ‘event’ Air Pollution Bandings and Index need to align to current World Health Organisation recommendations … Continue reading