Clearing the air - priorities for reducing air pollution in the UK

Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, 2013
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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Provides the latest information on the air pollution challenges facing the UK and provides CIWEM’s own assessment on the level of policy importance for each pollutant. Detailed background is given on the legislation, policies and practical actions that have been taken and look at the key issues affecting air pollution today: road transport, small combustion plant in urban areas, planning and climate change. Concludes with details of where action is needed and where both science and policy can be improved.

Author

Holman, C. and Grant, L.

Subjects

  • Climate change
  • Natural areas
  • Pollution control
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Waste planning
  • Planning and development
  • Natural environment

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The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management was formed in 1987 when the Institution of Public Health Engineers merged with the Institution of Water Engineers and Scientists and the Institute of Water Pollution Control. They are committed to advance the science, practice, training and research of water and environmental management.

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