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News 10 Mar 2020EU governments want to increase enforcement of air quality standards
EU environment ministers have said current air quality rules are fit for purpose, but more needs to be done to ensure standards are met.
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Fleet Management Home 19 Sep 2019Consistency needed on clean air zones
A consistent approach to CAZs is required for businesses, local authorities and citizens to make united progress towards a healthier environment
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General News 28 May 2019Highways England's inaction on air pollution is unlawful, warns ClientEarth
Highways England’s failure to commit to measures to tackle air pollution on its roads is unlawful, lawyers from ClientEarth has warned.
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Fleet industry news 1 Apr 2019Imminent London ULEZ prompts renewed calls for Government help
With just a matter of days to go before the launch of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone, the fleet industry has again called for more support to help businesses comply with clean air zones.
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Environment news 25 Mar 2019Updated: Cardiff Council rejects clean air zone to cut pollution
Local authority will instead spend £32 million to reduce air pollution and improve congestion in the city.
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Fleet industry news 22 Mar 2019ClientEarth lawyers issue legal risk warning over council air pollution inaction
ClientEarth has written to 38 local authorities in England and Wales warning of the legal risk of inaction on air pollution
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Fleet industry news 8 Oct 2018
Air pollution in UK towns and cities is 'worse than previously feared'
Air pollution in a number of UK towns and cities is worse than previously feared according to a new Government plan ordered by the High Court after legal action by ClientEarth.
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Environment news 30 Jul 2018Stuttgart ‘must ban’ Euro 5 diesel vehicles
Stuttgart must comply with a court order and come up with an air quality plan that includes a ban on Euro 5 diesel vehicles or face a 10,000 Euro fine.
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Environment news 20 Jun 2018
Government accused of ‘missing the point’ in response to air pollution super-inquiry
The inquiry, which involves the Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Environmental Audit, Health and Social Care, and Transport Committees, published the Government response today.
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Environment news 11 Jun 2018
ClientEarth warns of ‘domino effect’ following Germany’s second diesel ban
ClientEarth has confirmed that a “domino effect” is underway after news that Germany will put a diesel ban in place by 2019.
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Editor's view: The Big Picture 4 Jun 2018'Client Earth's recommended emissions-based scheme will only work short-term,' says Stephen Briers
Stephen Briers discusses road pricing following a report from ClientEarth
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Environment news 17 May 2018
UK referred to European court over illegal air pollution
The European Commission says it will refer the UK to the Court of Justice of the European Union for its failure to address air pollution.
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Fleet industry news 27 Feb 2018Parents back ‘pollution exclusion zones’ to protect school children
Parents would back ‘pollution exclusion zones’ to divert cars away from primary and secondary schools at key moments in the day, survey finds.
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Environment news 21 Feb 2018High Court orders Government to tackle air pollution outside clean air zones
The Government must take stronger action to improve air quality in areas not compelled to introduce clean air zones (CAZs) or submit local action plans.
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Environment news 16 Feb 2018Air pollution still at illegal levels across the UK despite emissions drop
NOx emissions in the UK fell by 10% in 2016 compared to 2015, and by and by almost a quarter (23%) between 2012 and 2016.
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Environment news 9 Feb 2018
Transport secretary discourages diesel as air quality deadline looms
Time is running out for the Government to convince the European Commission it has done enough to improve air quality in the UK.
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Environment news 1 Feb 2018UK Government faces court battle as London hits yearly limit on air pollution in one month
London has reached air pollution limits on Brixton Road for the whole year, just 30 days into 2018.
