The hairy-leaved hedge of the cotoneaster variety thrives in areas of heavy traffic, absorbing pollution from the atmosphere. Originating from China, Thailand and Myanmar, the Cotoneaster franchetii large shrub bears clusters of small white or pink flowers during spring and…
DEFRA statistics reveal that domestic combustion created over 47,000 tonnes of PM2.5 pollution in 2019, making up 88 per cent of all PM2.5 produced in the UK. While only 8 percent of the UK population cause this pollution by burning…
Coventry City Council partners with a local airport to develop plans for a major battery Gigafactory to start production by 2025. The local authority has confirmed its partnership with Coventry Airport to develop plans for the electric car battery facility,…
MPs are calling for Government to install ‘more ambitious’ air quality targets in order to counteract the health inequalities caused by the pandemic. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has argued for the ‘moral case’ to significantly improve air quality,…
Elderly vulnerable people in care homes are at risk from the polluted air surrounding care homes, according to a new study conducted by the British Lung Foundation (BLF). According to the report released by the BLF, 59 per cent aged…
Cumbria County Council confirm it will re-examine heavily-criticised plans for the UK’s first deep coal mine in over 30 years. Plans put forward by West Cumbria Mining for a new mine were initially approved by the Cumbria County Council late…
Lowering blood pressure is beneficial for patients that have been exposed to high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution, according to a new study.
January 2021: ClientEarth reflect on the opportunities the Environment Bill opens for Government to put people’s health first.
A new study has found a link between high levels of air pollution at an individual’s home address and an elevated risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Particulate matter exposure has a detrimental impact on cardiovascular health, researchers at Massachusetts General…
Premature deaths caused by particulate matter is potentially twice the number previously estimated.