Scrap measuring.http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2290375/air-pollution-monitoring-stations-face-closure-as-government-looks-to-cut-costs"European air pollution limits meant to protect health are being breached in urban areas across the country, with the highest levels in London. According to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the limits for the toxic exhaust gas, nitrogen dioxide, were exceeded in 40 of the UK's 43 air quality zones in 2010.But now Defra has launched a six-week consultation, due to close on 30 August, proposing a radical overhaul of the local air quality management regime that has been in place since 1997. The proposals are aimed at helping meet ministers' "red tape challenge" to roll back legislation in order to help businesses."I do hope anyone who thinks the Conservatives actually give a damn about air quality will ask their representatives on here if they intend to object as part of the DCLG's consultation on scrapping air quality monitoring stations. Put up or shut up time - is air quality monitoring red tape that's bad for business, or a necessary part of improving the city's environment? Do let us know.
Thomas Barry ● 4773d