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Breaking: Supreme Court declares UK government is breaching pollution laws

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Landmark ruling paves the way for EU to take immediate action against UK air pollution plans

01 May 2013

London tightens up Congestion Charge in attempt to drive out diesel

Congestion charge C road sign in London

TfL confirms plans to replace greener vehicle discount with stricter scheme, as new draft report examines emissions impact of catalysts on buses

24 Apr 2013

Obama kicks off smog crackdown with new fuel standards

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Auto industry voices support for proposed new rules designed to reduce health risks and improve vehicle efficiency

02 Apr 2013

Exclusive: UK could face EU fines for "massaging" London’s pollution data

European Commission also preparing to sue UK over NO2 as part of air quality crackdown

25 Mar 2013

Pressure builds in Brussels for tighter fuel emission rules

MEPs vote to tighten car pollution standards as new figures show eight member states exceeded air quality limits in 2011

20 Mar 2013

In the Green Room with London's Matthew Pencharz

The Mayor of London’s environment advisor reveals why improving air quality is the most difficult part of his job, and how he hopes to transform the capital's energy markets

18 Mar 2013

Ferry operators warn of job losses from tougher environmental rules

UK Chamber of Shipping claims cost of new laws on sulphur emissions will make longer ferry routes uncompetitive

12 Mar 2013

Critics claim Mayor Boris' £913m cycling pledge is nothing Lycra enough

London Assembly's Transport Committee says funding needs to be doubled to improve cycling in the capital in the long term

08 Mar 2013

Beijing to reveal plan for electric vehicle boost

Electric car owners will qualify for a £13,000 subsidy and avoid the licence plate lottery under new plans

08 Mar 2013

Client Earth and Defra set for Supreme Court air quality showdown

Green group says best outcome would be for UK Court to rapidly refer question of responsibility for enforcing law to EU Court of Justice

07 Mar 2013

Chinese electric racing team aims to put pollution-fighting efforts in pole position

Formula E series chief says signing up China Racing could prove a powerful tool in fighting urban air pollution

01 Mar 2013

Charge HGVs for climate pollution, says European Environment Agency

Road pricing would help offset the €46bn annual health cost that results from lorries

28 Feb 2013

Updated: Government confirms automatic cuts to 'safeguard' Renewable Heat Incentive

Consultation response outlines how payments will reduce by five per cent once installations hit a certain level

27 Feb 2013

"Don't let them eat steak!" Will China ban barbecues?

The latest proposal to deal with the country's appalling air quality has sparked a heated debate

22 Feb 2013

Green businesses urged to make voices heard on air pollution laws

EU consultation on air quality review due to close on 4 March

22 Feb 2013

Updated: Mayor Boris unveils ultra low emission zone plan for London

Green Party hails decision as a major step forward for air quality in the capital

13 Feb 2013

Beijing orders shutdown of over 100 factories in smog battle

City officials impose temporary closures on polluting factories and order almost a third of government vehicles off the road

29 Jan 2013

Beijing vows to tackle 'excessive' growth in car ownership

Mayor promises to take 180,000 old vehicles off the streets as part of emergency response to smog crisis

22 Jan 2013

Beijing plans industrial shutdown rules as smog crisis continues

State media reports plans to formalise measures designed to curb pollution during smog-choked periods

21 Jan 2013

Updated: 'Black Carbon' research fuels hopes of policy action

Scientists argue steps to tackle diesel emissions a 'great candidate' for slowing climate change

16 Jan 2013

Poll: Europeans overwhelmingly favour renewables over shale gas

Survey of 25,000 Europeans reveals significant concern over air quality and solid support for renewable energy investment

15 Jan 2013

Pressure mounts on China to tackle smog crisis

Building sites closed and factories ordered to curb production as Beijing suffers record pollution

14 Jan 2013

UK pledges £10m to pan-European bio-energy scheme

Programme aims to leverage up to €100m of private funds for innovative clean energy technologies

09 Jan 2013

EU urged to crack down on pollution in 'year of air'

Poll reveals air quality is a key concern for the public as Defra and ClientEarth prepare for Supreme Court hearing

08 Jan 2013

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