Air pollution

The latest data shows the areas of Leeds with the worst air quality

The 9 most polluted places in Leeds, based on latest air quality data
Air pollution is falling in the city but remains above international guidelines

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan. PIC: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire

Air pollution can be tackled - Yorkshire Post Letters

Awind farm amongst existing electricity pylons. PIC: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Economic growth should mirror the natural world - YP Letters

The University of Sheffield research, which monitored pollution from vehicles, found that ethnically diverse and low-income communities in post-industrial Northern English cities face up to 33 per cent more air pollution than their wealthier neighbours. (Photo by National Motor Museum/Heritage Images via Getty Images)

Warning not to ‘overlook’ the north as study reveals air pollution disparities

Sheffield Council has introduced a number of new 20mph zones this month

Every road with a new 20mph speed limit in Sheffield this month

The areas of Leeds with the worst air pollution have been revealed

The most polluted places in Leeds based on the latest air quality data

Smell Away’s new HEPA filter removes 99.97% of airborne particles

Ad Feature This air purifier is a MUST for all allergen sufferers

Matt Kitchin

Barnsley operator reveals how modern buses can play crucial role in environmenta...

Matt Cranwell

Hull operator reveals how modern buses can play crucial role in environmental ch...

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The laws around log burners that could land you with a criminal record

An aerial view of Dawsons Corner roundabout.

£40m upgrade planned for popular route between Bradford and Leeds

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The rules, fuels and regulations around wood burners for 2025

Currently, there are approximately 1.5 million log burners in UK homes

The complex rules and fines around log burners explained

The roundabout where the crash at Scotch Corner has occurred Picture: Google

Campaign group loses legal bid against decision to dual A-road

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Log burners: do they save money on central heating?

It’s hardly surprising that Copenhagen came top in The Clean Cities Campaign’s list of Europe’s greenest transport hubs, says Greg Wright (Photo by Greg Wright)

What Yorkshire cities could learn from Copenhagen's green transport system

An information sign for the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) on Brownhill Road in Lewisham, south London. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Air pollution is a serious issue that warrants serious debate - YP Letters

Dame Esther Rantzen believes BBC buildings may have caused lung cancer

'Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is facing a huge backlash at his plans to include five million more people in the capital’s ULEZ (ultra low emissions zone) from August'. PIC: Hollie Adams/Getty Images

Should we be punishing motorists with clean air zone fines? - Jayne Dowle

'Few people are aware that as vehicles are driven on UK roads, tyre wear results in hugely damaging and carcinogenic particulates being emitted'. PIC: Ian Nicholson/PA Wire

Pollution from tyre wear needs to be taken seriously - Barry Sheerman

A giant sand artwork to highlight global warming ahead of the COP 26 global climate conference last year. PIC: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.

New zero isn’t just about the environment but also our health – YP Letters
From: Marianne Segev, Kennerley Avenue, Exeter.
YP Letters

Do air purifiers work? Do they remove viruses, and what are the best?

Do air purifiers work? Do they remove viruses, and what are the best?

Sheffield city centre will have a Clean Air Zone from 2022

'Historic' moment as Sheffield councillors vote to create Clean Air Zone

Sheffield city centre from Nether Edge

Sheffield to charge traffic the enter city centre after reviving Clean Air Zone

These heart-warming images show children attending school in capes - which help ...

Sheffield Interchange, Pond Street. Picture: Marie Caley

South Yorkshire could follow Manchester’s bus franchising plan: Dan Jarvis

Hawthorn blossom. Picture: iStock/PA

The ‘super plants’ that could help reduce air pollution in your home and garden

An aerial view of Bradford city centre. Byline: SHAHID A KHAN. Copyright: ©SakhanPhotography - stock.adobe.com

Bradford pushes ahead with 'clean air zone' despite Leeds scrapping similar plan

Objectors: left to right Councillor Julie Abraham, GP Dr Robert Mitchell, Councillor Vanessa Walker, residents Julie and Stewart Bentley with their dog Alfie, and Sam Quelch, with daughter Fearne Collingwood Picture James Hardisty

Air pollution fears over £150m 'Amazon' warehouse in East Yorkshire

Though pollution levels are lower in the UK, even small amounts of air pollution may affect fertility (Photo: Shutterstock)

Air pollution could significantly affect your chances of conceiving a baby - acc...

Pictured, car exhaust. Critics have blamed traffic fumes as the major source of the pollutant PM2.5 - the most harmful type of air pollution for human health and particularly affects children and people with lung conditions such as asthma. Photo credit: PA

Dozens of Yorkshire schools are in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution

Is the region's dependency on cars fuelling a public health crisis?

Ella’s death from pollution must lead to clean air revolution – Yorkshire Post L...
From: Andrew Cooper, Green Party candidate, West Yorkshire Mayoral Election.
YP Letters

Sir David Attenborough cautioned against inaction on climate change in a recent documentary.

Climate Emergency; why Leeds Bradford Airport decision is defining test – Alex S...

Sheffield City Council says it is looking at alternative ways of improving air quality without having to charge people after air pollution levels fell by 33 per cent during lockdown. Pic: Scott Merrylees

Sheffield leaders halted clean air zone amid fears drivers would pay to pollute

Air pollution has declined significantly due to coronavirus – here’s why

A car emits fumes from its exhaust as it waits in traffic in central London. Photo: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty Images)

Failure to act on air pollution levels will be deadly: The Yorkshire Post says

Smog in Leeds. Picture: Glen Minikin / rossparry.co.uk.

'Air pollution could cause 15,000 deaths in Yorkshire over a decade'

Dr Seamus ODwyer

Obituary: Dr Seamus O’Dwyer, GP

There are growing calls on Clean Air Day for renewed commitments to cut air pollution.

Act now on Clean Air Day to save future generations in Yorkshire cities from kil...

Leeds city centre

Five in every 100 deaths of people aged over 30 in Leeds linked to air pollution

Neville Street in Leeds.

Leeds street named worst NO2 pollution hotspot out of London as over 200 Yorkshi...

Michael Gove is looking to ban the most polluting log burners

The Yorkshire Post says: Burning issue of air pollution puts stoves ban in spotl...

York City Centre

Clean air zone to be considered to cut city centre bus emissions

Protestors outside County Hall, Beverley

Fury after councillors approve drilling extension for oil and gas in East Yorksh...

Linda Scotney and Mike Cherry

Fears raised for future of Leeds small businesses if clean air charging zone lau...

Residents could wake up to a heavy covering of red dust on their cars on Friday PIC; Paige Parkin

The bizarre reason cars across Yorkshire are set to be covered in Saharan dust

Revealed: The map that shows most of us are living in areas with 'unsafe' air po...

Toxic air pollution particles are a threat to health around the UK

A new study has found the link between air pollution and childhood asthma in Bradford.

Health fears exposed as major link between air pollution and childhood asthma in...

Pollution envelops London - does Britain need a modern Clean Air Act?

Philippa Oldham: Why we need a new clean air act to save lives

Air pollution causes one in ten of all deaths globally.

Call to enshire better air quality in a new Great Smog-style law

More than half back charges in clean air zones

Are there enough charging points?

Radical steps announced to cut pollution on UK roads

Hay fever map will help sufferers make healthy choices

There is growing concern at air pollution levels in some of our big towns and cities. (PA)

Air pollution and our battle for cleaner air

The elderly feel they are being made guilty for being a drain on the NHS. Do you agree?

YP Letters: Why the elderly feel like a drain on the public purse

Knaresborough

Air pollution won't stop new developments, claims councillor

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: Lilac can grow and perfume just about anywhere.

Gardening: Fresh thinking

The council tax increase in York will be lower than elsewhere.

YP Letters: Welcome boost for York services

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Air pollution linked to stroke risk

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