As concerns grow about heating and air pollution in London , the Global Warming Policy Forum has urged the UK government to relinquish support for oil burners and diesel engines that are adding to the growing threat to people 's health , particular those in urban environments . Diesel engines were promoted by the EU and UK because they help to reduce CO2 emissions . However , they emit more of harmful emissions such as particulates , dust and SOx , which are harmful to human health .
As concerns grow about smog and air pollution in London, the Global Warming Policy Forum has asked the UK government to relinquish support for wood burners and diesel engines that are adding to the growing threat to people's health, particular those in urban environments. Diesel engines were promoted by the EU and UK because they help to reduce CO2 emissions. However, they emit more of harmful emissions such as particulates, NOx and SOx, which are harmful to human health.