Clean air zones to tackle traffic pollution delayed or on hold

Local authorities deferring schemes to reduce toxic emissions as calls rise to put WHO targets into UK lawMeasures to tackle illegal air pollution, which kills tens of thousands of people a year in the UK, are being delayed or shelved despite growing evidence of the health risks.Several local authorities have deferred or put a hold on the introduction of clean air zones, which are designed to reduce toxic air from traffic in town and city centres. Continue reading...