Action on air quality (HC 212 of session 2014-15). Report, together with formal minutes relating to the report

Publication Year

2014

Document Status

Current

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.

Document History

House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee. Sixth report.

ISBN

9780215078940

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