MPs warn of 'poisonous air' emergency costing £20bn a year MPs have demanded an end to the UK's "poisonous air" in an unprecedented report from four Commons committees.
The Environment, Health, Transport and Environmental Audit committees want a new Clean Air Act, and a clean air fund financed by the motor industry.
They are also demanding a faster phase-out of petrol and diesel cars - currently set for 2040.
The government said air pollution had improved significantly since 2010 but there was "more to do".
MPs have been frustrated by the response from ministers, who have promised to publish a comprehensive clean air strategy later this year. BBC News
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The Environment, Health, Transport and Environmental Audit committees want a new Clean Air Act, and a clean air fund financed by the motor industry.
They are also demanding a faster phase-out of petrol and diesel cars - currently set for 2040.
The government said air pollution had improved significantly since 2010 but there was "more to do".
MPs have been frustrated by the response from ministers, who have promised to publish a comprehensive clean air strategy later this year. BBC News
See also:
- Committees call for a new Clean Air Act Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
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