Air quality
Latest news27 May 2020Dublin launches Covid-19 transport recovery plan
Dublin City Council has published a comprehensive Covid-19 recovery plan with a raft of new public transport and active travel measures.
Latest news27 May 2020IPPR puts green economics at heart of recovery
A panel of respected economists and environment experts has called for a huge expansion in the green economy to lead the UK’s recovery from Covid-19 pandemic.
Latest news26 May 2020Manchester delays introduction of CAZ
The introduction of Britain’s biggest Clean Air Zone has been delayed due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Latest news18 May 2020Oxford considers radical pedestrianisation plans
Oxford City Council is exploring ‘once in a generation’ improvements to to transform the city centre to make better use of public space.
Latest news15 May 2020Cars banned from central London as C-Charge hiked
Transport for London (TfL) has announced plans to exclude cars from central London and increase the Congestion Charge.
Latest news13 May 2020Lambeth cracks down on harmful car idling
Lambeth Council has introduced £20 fines for drivers who leave their engine running whilst stationary to improve air quality in the London borough.
- Latest news13 May 2020
Public support car-free days in towns and cities
The majority of the British public support proposals for weekly car-free days in town and city centres, according to a nationwide poll.
Latest Insight & policy12 May 2020Freight and distribution logistics depots are losing out to affordable homes
Planners face pressure to make land available for residential use, while delivery companies are finding themselves on the periphery, reports Mark Smulian
Latest news11 May 2020Roads closed to make school run cleaner and safer
Roads near schools could be temporarily closed to discourage parents from driving their children to school – and encourage more walking, cycling and scooting.
Opinion30 Apr 2020The impact of Covid-19 and the EV market
I was convinced that this year would be dominated by c for carbon and the journey towards net zero. However, c for Covid-19 has has prompted a huge amount of change.
Air quality27 Apr 2020How Seville supports zero emission transport on its streets
A bold political vision allied to urgent action has transformed travel within a city where cycling now prospers alongside scooters and Segways are set to follow
Latest news26 Apr 2020Air quality friendly vehicles rated in new emissions database
A free vehicle emissions database has been launched to help car buyers look up how damaging their next choice might be to future air quality.
Opinion15 Apr 2020Political proof on transport issues will be in the pudding
Stephen Joseph is keeping a watchful eye on how our politicians will tackle transport issues – and whether they can keep their promises
Latest news8 Apr 2020Air pollution linked to higher COVID-19 mortality rate, says Harvard University
A study by Harvard University has confirmed the link between areas with higher levels of air pollution and a higher mortality rate with COVID-19.
Latest news1 Apr 2020Air pollution clears in cities globally due to coronavirus lockdowns
Satellite images have revealed how air pollution has fallen dramatically in cities across the world due to COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Air quality24 Mar 2020Driving the change to reach carbon neutrality: the key calls for action
The top-down approach has failed to drive significant change to reach carbon neutrality.
Air quality24 Mar 2020The road to net zero: how much is carbon worth?
Legally binding targets have been set for harmful emissions yet authorities are not devoting enough thought to them, says AECOM's Kristina Shanidze
Latest news24 Mar 2020Government reveals which local authorities have won £2.2 million to tackle air pollution
The Government has set out which local authorities will get a share of the latest £2.2 million in funding from the Air Quality Grant.
Air quality18 Mar 2020Solutions to the freight challenge: Night-time working
Christian Wolmar looks at night-time working as a solution to the freight challenge
Air quality18 Mar 2020How an improved Eco Levy would have multiple benefits
An Eco Levy could generate billions for improving public transport – and might even be a surprise weapon for politicians at the ballot box, says Lisa Hopkinson
