Scientists have found a 300% increase in harmful particulates emitted from asphalt during hot weather. After study the effect of heat on samples of asphalt, scientists found significant carbon-based emissions. Researchers from Yale University, Carnegie Mellon University and the Max…
According to a new analysis by the Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDF Europe), Southall in Ealing, Cormwell Road in Kingston, and Romford Road in Newham are the top three most diesel polluted locations in London. However, the ULEZ will not…
The importance of green and healthy growth has been highlighted by a new study, Breathing Life into the UK Economy, from CBI Economics on behalf of the Clean Air Fund. It suggests the UK stands to benefit by £1.6 billion…
WCRAQ’s Chairs of Air Monitoring, Energy, Fuels & Vehicles, Planning and Research Working Parties met together on September 17 to formally establish the research aims and objectives for the Commission. Professor Roland Leigh established the following Air Monitoring objectives: To…
The launch of the Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality’s Air Monitoring Working Party on 11th August was the first of six working party launches. The meeting was attended by industry experts and academics specialising in air monitoring, including EarthSense,…
The Argus reports that scientists have developed an air quality sensor which could save the lives of babies and people with asthma.
September 9 marks World EV Day: a celebration of e-mobility that raises awareness of the benefits of electric. This year it has a special significance as 2020 has seen a firm push towards clean battery-powered mobility.
Environmental concerns and the changing work landscape could lead to a noticeable drop in both domestic and international business travel
Two councils have been accused of failing to properly address dangerous levels of air pollution in Ipswich.
We are in danger of over-regulating familiar, easy-to-measure emissions such as CO2 and NOx while ignoring a wide range of other, potentially harmful substances that can now be measured but are being ignored.