Defra refuses to boost pollution plan despite threat of EU fines

Jessica Shankleman
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Government says poor performance of European standards for cars will make it too difficult to achieve nationwide compliance with NO2 air quality limits

The government has refused to improve its long-term air quality plans to bring nationwide nitrogen dioxide levels (NO2) within legal limits by 2015, despite concerns from local authorities and green groups...

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