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Separating bikes from traffic can halve pollution exposure, study finds

Cycle routes away from motor traffic can halve pollution exposure, while parking protected cycle tracks can cut cyclists' pollution exposure by 20-30 per cent, according to recent study

Tue, Nov 29, 2016 10:58

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Government must “stop dithering” after High Court air pollution ruling

After a ruling the government's Air Quality Plan has failed to tackle air pollution Cycling UK is calling for a reallocation of £15bn roads fund to walking and cycling

Thu, Nov 03, 2016 10:56

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MSP: Small shift to cycling would help cut transport emissions

In a Holyrood debate Scottish MPs called for default 20mph limits in residential areas and around schools, saying it would allow more children to play outside

Mon, Oct 03, 2016 15:13

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London bike couriers set to map the capital’s pollution

A collaboration between London courier firm Gophr and former Labour politician Paul Drayson's firm will see the city mapped with carbon monoxide data

Sat, Jul 23, 2016 17:27

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Barcelona plans to cut cars from 60% of city steets

The plan to introduce 300km of cycle lanes & limit traffic to arterial routes will help cut Barca's 3,500 annual air pollution deaths

Sun, May 29, 2016 17:14

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Live by a busy road? You could struggle to get a mortgage if insurers decide to “disrupt the market”

People living in the worst polluted areas could face increased premiums or even struggle to get a mortgage, because of the health impact of air pollution according to one actuary

Sun, May 15, 2016 13:08

Health effects of cycling outweigh pollution risks – unless you’re a courier

New study models for the first time the effect of varying levels of air pollution on health - but warn risks of poor air could outweigh cycling's health benefits for bike couriers

Thu, May 05, 2016 12:29

Cabbies and cyclists unite against air pollution

Heads of the London Cycling Campaign and the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association agree on Clean Air Zone strategy for London

Sun, Apr 24, 2016 12:13

Health warning issued in South East for pollution spike

Those with heart and lung conditions warned against strenuous exercise as warm weather brings a toxic cocktail of agricultural chemicals from Europe

Sun, Apr 03, 2016 15:19

Call for emergency London air pollution restrictions

Curbs on diesel vehicles needed say campaigners amid concerns of a "very high" 10/10 pollution spike due to last all week in the capital

Mon, Mar 14, 2016 16:30