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Government still failing on air pollution despite Supreme Court order
The majority of the UK is still in breach of European Union legislation some 18 months after the Supreme Court ordered ministers to tackle air pollution.
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All the key news in fleet from the last week… High Court rules against challenge to air quality plan Environmental lawyers at ClientEarth have lost their latest … Read More »
High Court rules against challenge to air quality plan
Environmental lawyers at ClientEarth have lost their latest legal battle against the Government, with a High Court judge ruling that the draft air quality plans are … Read More »
Government to be taken back to court over ‘flawed’ air quality plans
Environmental lawyers at ClientEarth are taking the UK government back to the High Court for a third time to argue that recently published air quality plans … Read More »
Government to be taken back to court over ‘flawed’ air quality plans
Environmental law group ClientEarth is to take the Government to court for a third time as it says new air quality plans have “major flaws” and … Read More »
Government air quality plans draw mixed reaction
Air quality plans published by the Government have come under fire for passing on responsibility for tackling air pollution to local authorities. We look at some … Read More »
Government under fire for not tackling diesels in Budget
The chancellor has missed an opportunity to tackle air quality by imposing a first-year VED charge for diesel vehicles in the Budget.
UK second for premature deaths from NO2 pollution in Europe
The UK has one of the highest levels of premature deaths from nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution in Europe, beaten only by Italy, new research has found.
Government given July 2017 deadline for new air quality plan
A High Court judge has ruled that the Government must produce an improved air quality ruling by July next year to bring pollution within legal limits.
Diesel drivers could be charged to enter city centres
Concerns are mounting that diesel drivers could face fines to enter city centres as the High Court rules the Government’s clean air strategy does not meet legal … Read More »
High Court finds government in breach of air pollution laws
A High Court ruling has found that the Government broke the law by failing to tackle illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution as quickly … Read More »
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