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The laws around log burners that could land you with a criminal record

Tory leader's car doesn't comply with Capital's LEZ

Currently, there are approximately 1.5 million log burners in UK homes

The complex rules and fines around log burners explained

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Log burners: do they save money on central heating?

LEZ a 'reasonable response' to health issue 'ignored for far too long'

The low emission zone came into force in Edinburgh on Saturday

The Low Emission Zone is a key step to cutting pollution - Lorna Slater

LEZ now in force: Worst-polluting vehicles banned from city centre

Health benefits of LEZ spelled out by Fiona Hyslop and experts

Signs are now in place to warn Edinburgh residents about the Low Emission Zone that goes live in June 2024. On Wednesday, November 29, councillor Scott Arthur met with contractors at Hope Park Terrace near the Meadows.

LEZ signs roll-out across the city - six months ahead of live launch

Dame Esther Rantzen believes BBC buildings may have caused lung cancer

Urge to use a Smart Energy Meter (photo: Adobe)

Going Green - Making savings on rising bills using a smart energy meter

More should be done to tackle air pollution in Edinburgh (Picture: Jon Savage)

As cost of living soars, council needs to get the basics right – Robert Aldridge

A report suggests fixing Edinburgh’s potholes would cost £77m

'Everyone in Edinburgh knows road repairs are not high up on the council’s list'...

Do air purifiers work? Do they remove viruses, and what are the best?

Do air purifiers work? Do they remove viruses, and what are the best?

Air quality standards have been met in Inverleith Row for the past three years.

Better air quality across city

These heart-warming images show children attending school in capes - which help ... Richard Jenkins

Though pollution levels are lower in the UK, even small amounts of air pollution may affect fertility (Photo: Shutterstock)

Air pollution could significantly affect your chances of conceiving a baby - acc...

Air pollution has declined significantly due to coronavirus – here’s why

Evidence of the harmful, and potentially deadly, effects of air pollution has been growing (Picture: Jon Savage)

Air pollution: It’s clear Edinburgh has a real problem – Christine Jardine

Edinburgh has the highest proportion of deaths attributable to pollution in the country, ahead of Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen. Picture: JPIMEDIA

Deadly air pollution causes one in 29 deaths in Edinburgh

The proposed boundary of the city centre LEZ. Picture: Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone proposals: all you need to know

Air pollution is an issue that has long dogged the city known as Auld Reekie as this image from 1969 shows

Air pollution: Why Edinburgh’s plan just isn’t good enough – Christine Jardine

Children play with bubbles on the road during the Open Streets event earlier this month. Picture: Neil Hanna

Alison Johnstone: Taking to the open streets as cars were barred was brilliant

City centre traffic. Picture: Lisa Ferguson/TSPL

Edinburgh cars which fail pollution limits face city ban

So-called "pirate" operators pick-up street fares illegally

Edinburgh cabbies in crisis talks over threat from “pirates”

Edinburgh resident Anne Hay is supporting the need for a Low Emission Zone. Picture: TSPL

Air pollution prevents asthmatic woman from entering Edinburgh city centre

Regular car-free days planned for centre of Edinburgh
COUNCIL chiefs said today they want to have regular car-free days and 'open street' events in the city centre as part of a policy to promote walking and cycling.
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Revealed: The map that shows most of us are living in areas with 'unsafe' air po...

There is growing evidence about the effect of air pollution on human health. Picture: Getty Images

Air pollution levels a '˜medical emergency' in Scots cities

Fumes cause thousands of early deaths

Scots face premature deaths if they don't switch off engines, warn experts

Questions have been raised over whether electric and other low-emission vehicles would be as affordable as petrol cars in two decades' time

Scottish Government urged to ban petrol cars by 2030

St John's Road is one of the most polluted streets in Scotland. Picture: Steven Scott Taylor/JP

Low-emission buses for Edinburgh's most polluted street

Both Edinburgh and Glasgow are vying to secure the pilot scheme. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

Edinburgh and Glasgow square up over first Low Emission Zone

Diesel engines produce more emissions harmful to health than petrol engines

"Limited" scrappage scheme for most polluting cars floated

Toxic fumes from the south-east of England have been blown north to mix with Edinburgh smog. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Warnings over toxic smog causing Capital health risk

Taking the bus or tram to the shops instead of the car will help improve air quality in the Capital. Picture: Getty

Lesley Hinds: Everyone has a right to a little breathing space

Lesley Hinds
is committed to tackling the issue. Picture; Ian Georgeson

'˜Health crisis' warning over air pollution in Edinburgh

Hope Street , Glasgow.

Scotland's most polluted street. Picture; John Devlin

Scotland's most polluted streets revealed amid health concerns

Salamander Street

Three new '˜air pollution zones' in Lothians

Pollution is set to reach 'dangerous' levels.

Warning of '˜toxic stew' air pollution to hit Lothians

A woman sunbathes on East Beach in Lossiemouth today. Picture: Hemedia

Scotland’s weather: Temperatures to reach 30C

Shipping fuel blitz is hailed

Pollution on the decrease after BP leak