BusinessGreen reports that the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced plans to remove the congestion charge exemption for small diesel vehicles, a leading recommendation Policy Exchange made in our report Something in the Air.

Guy Newey, Head of Environment & Energy at Policy Exchange, is quoted by ENDS on the potential impact on environmental policy if the Tories swing to the right in 2015. Guy said much of the agenda for government to 2020 has already been set, including the UK’s binding renewable energy targets and the budget for subsidies, but said the Conservative Party could reframe what it is doing as ‘cost-effective environmentalism’.

Simon Moore, Environment & Energy Research Fellow at Policy Exchange, is quoted in Australian publication Business Spectator discussing the dangers of air pollution in the UK. Simon cites findings from Policy Exchange report Something in the Air, which found that air pollution is causing serious health problems in Britain, but said unlike the London smogs of the 1950s it is an invisible problem that is not being dealt with.

Simon Moore, Environment & Energy Research Fellow at Policy Exchange, is quoted in an article by Reuters on the dangers of air pollution in the UK. Simon sets out findings from Policy Exchange report Something in the Air, which found that air pollution is causing serious health problems in Britain, but said unlike the London smogs of the 1950s it is an invisible problem that is going unaddressed.

The Guardian cites findings from Policy Exchange report Something in the Air in an extensive piece on air pollution in the UK. The report highlighted the fact that air pollution is one of the most under-addressed public health problems and called for the removal of policies that incentivise pollution, such as encouraging diesel vehicles in cities.

David Skelton, Policy Exchange's Deputy Director, appeared on The Sunday Politics reacting to a recent report by Transport for London on ways to improve public transport on the Thames, which heavily follows recommendations set out in Policy Exchange's 2010 report At a Rate of Knots. David stressed the importance of introducing an air-traffic control style management of the river to prevent delays to journeys.

BusinessGreen covers recent Policy Exchange report on energy efficiency Smarter, Greener, Cheaper. The report says that households could cut their energy bills if they were allowed to compare their bills with their neighbours.

The Daily Telegraph covers recent Policy Exchange report Smarter, Greener, Cheaper which says households could reduce their energy bills if they compare each other’s bills. Report author Guy Newey, Head of Environment & Energy, is quoted saying that customers could choose to opt-in to share details of their energy usage recorded on smart meters to see where they need to cut usage.

Policy Exchange's Guy Newey, Head of Environment & Energy appeared on BBC Radio 4's You & Yours to discuss his report Smarter, Greener, Cheaper. Guy said that evidence shows households can reduce their gas and electricity bills if they are allowed to compare their bills with those of a more energy efficient neighbour.