Glasgow’s level of air pollution dropped significantly during spring lockdown, but clearly rose when restrictions were released later in the year.
Month: January 2021
Air pollution exposure linked to higher risk of irreversible sight loss
Pollution associated with increased cases of age-related macular degeneration, UK study finds.
Oxford City Council proposal to introduce UK’s first localised NO2 air pollution target
Oxford City Council become the first local authority to establish a city-wide air pollution target.
Surrey project to improve indoor air pollution of millions in developing countries
The University of Surrey will launch an investigation into the ways to improve indoor air pollution.
The official journal of WCRAQ, Winter 2021, has been published
The third edition of the new thought-leading magazine for the improvement of air quality has now been published. Read your copy today and don’t hesitate to share it with colleagues. Click on the cover to read FVI. What can you read…
Environment Bill delayed again for at least six months
Environment Bill due to return to Parliament today on 26 January has been halted once again to the disappointment of campaigners and groups.
Rosamund Kissi-Debrah campaigns for ‘Ella’s Law’ after air pollution identified as daughter’s cause of death
Ella Kissi-Debrah’s mother advocates for an ‘Ella’s Law’ to effectively tackle air pollution to prevent further suffering.
Air Pollution connected to increased mental health outpatient visits
Higher levels of air pollution could be linked to increased use of mental health services, a study by the Yale School of Public Health has found.
Bristol to implement Clean Air Zone under new proposal
Bristol City Council to introduce a category D Clean Air Zone (CAZ), Mayor Marvin Rees announces.
WCRAQ appoints new Working Party Chairs
Jason Airey, MD of CMS SupaTrak, and Ralph Wilce, Founder of Wijs Air, have been selected as Working Party Chairs for the Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality (WCRAQ).