Choke point: Defra seeks air pollution limits on small-scale diesel generators

Michael Holder
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Government launches consultation on plans to implement EU Medium Combustion Plant Directive into UK law by December 2017

The UK government is seeking views on rules to limit air pollution emissions from smaller power generators - including diesel generators - in a move that appears designed to crackdown on the controversial...

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