| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Wind Direction Re:POLLUTION today TEN / 10 out of 10 - Completely unacceptable:- | Forum Home |
| Posted by: | Rupert Picken | |
| Date/Time: | 13/08/10 21:30:00 |
| The purpose of the cross-party Campaign for Clean Air in London (CCAL) is to achieve urgently and sustainably at least World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended standards of air quality throughout London. Air pollution near many of London's busiest roads averages well over twice the WHO's maximum recommended levels. When the political will existed in the past, air pollution issues were tackled quickly, for example the ozone layer, leaded petrol, acid rain and pea-souper smogs. All that is needed now is for the Prime Minister to make a commitment that the government will comply fully with [health based] air quality laws and for that commitment to be followed by determined action to meet deadlines. If you are worried about air pollution, please email the Ministers responsible for air quality, 'FAO The Rt Hon Caroline Spelman MP' at helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk and 'The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP' at philip.hammond@dft.gsi.gov.uk, telling them about your concerns and ask them to press the Prime Minister for such a commitment and such action. It really is that simple. With the spotlight on the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (London 2012) after the successes of Beijing, the United Kingdom has a choice: 'Ridicule for breaching air quality laws every year'; or a 'Standing ovation for showing the world how to address sustainability issues'. CCAL's immediate priority is to see that air quality laws are rigorously enforced in each year leading up to London 2012. http://www.cleanairinlondon.org/ |