Action on air quality (HC 212 of session 2014-15). Report, together with formal minutes relating to the report
Environmental Audit Committee
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Series
Environmental Audit Committee
Abstract
Examines the issue of poor air quality in the UK, arguing the Government needs to tackle this as a priority to meet EU air quality targets. States the Government needs to: update the 2007 Air Quality Strategy; meet EU nitrogen dioxide targets as soon as possible; engage with local authorities to establish best practice in tackling air pollution across the UK; introduce a national framework for low emission zones to help local authorities reduce air pollution; adjust planning guidance to protect air quality in local planning and development; build in air quality obligations to transport infrastructure; examine fiscal and other measures to gradually encourage a move away from diesel vehicles towards low emission options; close legal loopholes to end the practice of removing filter systems from existing vehicles; apply pressure at European level to ensure effective EU legislation and emission standards backed up by a robust testing regime; and institute a national public awareness campaign to increase understanding, publicising the UK-AIR forecast website and encourage measures to reduce air pollution.
History
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee. Sixth report.
ISBN
9780215078940
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Other planning disciplines
- Waste planning
- Pollution control
Publisher History
The House of Commons is responsible for making laws, checking the work of the government, debating current issues and granting money to the government through approving Bills that raise taxes. They produce a wide range of publications, including reports, and records of evidence sessions and debates.
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