Clean Air

Here’s what we think about green number plates for electric cars under government plans to encourage more zero-emission vehicles.

But tougher measures and transitional support needed to help all Londoners breathe more easily

A data audit* by Friends of the Earth has revealed the 1,758 sites across the England, Wales and Northern Ireland that have breached the annual Air Quality Objective for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) levels, which is set to protect health.

Government commits to tighter air pollution standards, but fails to set date and releases a plan severely lacking in detail on how such a target could be met.

Anyone who cares about the quality of our air, water and nature should be working to avoid a no-deal Brexit at all costs, says Craig Bennett.

Today (19 October) sees the launch of a series of street artworks as Friends of the Earth, People’s Republic of Stokes Croft and Medact call for a clean-up of Bristol’s toxic air.

Survey data released today by Friends of the Earth found that only 10% of parents with a child of school age (4-16) were worried about their child breathing dirty air while on schoolgrounds, or on their way to or from school.

What connects the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge with climate change, air pollution, transport policy and a strange rare pink algae?

The summer heatwave has seen the mercury pushing 35°C. We all know to slap on the suncream. But the heatwave may also have health implications for your lungs.

Data revealed by Friends of the Earth demonstrates the scale of air pollution across Yorkshire and the North East.