Air pollution

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

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...

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

Dr Seamus ODwyer

Obituary: Dr Seamus O’Dwyer, GP
Dr Seamus O’Dwyer, who has died at 98, was a GP at Batley’s Grove House Surgery from 1954 to 1989, having joined the practice as a young doctor with two other Irish practitioners.

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...

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

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

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

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

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

YP Letters: Welcome boost for York services

Air pollution linked to stroke risk

The Leeds city centre skyline as smog engulfs the buildings. Picture: Ross Parry Agency

Deadly smog cloud drifts over Yorkshire - good luck seeing the eclipse through t...
YORKSHIRE has been placed on a health alert because a potentially dangerous cloud of air pollution is blowing over the county.

UK joint first in league for most polluting coal  power stations in EU

City’s air pollution cited in court case

Air pollution due to kill millions of rich and poor every year says study

All I need is the air that I breathe... providing it does not kill me

Pollution linked to heart attacks

Gary Haq: Long road to clean air as silent killer takes toll

Martek Marine looking to turnover milestone

Highway's pollution levels double in a year

Air pollution blamed for early deaths of 50,000 people a year