As Bradford’s Clean Air Zone went into force, the first Dennis Eagle eCollect was put to work by Bradford Council after successfully trialling the all-electric vehicle earlier this year. The council’s goals are to install an actual zero-emissions fleet of…
Year: 2022
Drones – the ‘end’ of Britain’s silent air pollution killer?
One of the world’s experts in drone technology, Robert Garbett, has called on the UK Government to support the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) plea for Britain to act to protect the health of people by implementing a ‘drone transport infrastructure’.…
Bradford Clean Air Zone is now live
The Bradford Clean Air Zone is now in operation, which means there will be a daily charge to drive into the zone for vehicles that do not meet the required emission standards. The charges will not apply to compliant vehicles,…
Simple measures can go a long way in combating air pollution in schools
Most UK primary schools experience levels of pollution which exceed the safe levels set out by the World Health Organisation. Yet, simple measures can cut outdoor and indoor exposure to toxins by almost half, according to a new study, by Professor Prashant Khumar from the University of Surrey.
Air pollution exposure in infancy alters gut microorganisms and may boost disease risk
Exposure to air pollution in the first six months affects a baby’s gut bacteria, or microbiome, in ways that could increase the risk of allergies, obesity and diabetes and impact brain development, suggests new research from the University of Colorado…
Transport Minister and Mayor of Tees Valley witness hydrogen refuelling of the Electra eCargo FCEV
Trudy Harrison, Minister of State for Transport and Ben Houchen, Mayor of Tees Valley, were the first senior politicians in the country to see the live refuelling of Electra Commercial Vehicles’ 19-tonne hydrogen fuel cell temperature-controlled HGV at Teesside on…
New date for the WCRAQ Annual Parliamentary Drinks Reception – January 9 2023
Due to the train strikes, we have postponed next week’s Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality Annual Parliamentary Drinks Reception on September 15. Barry Sheerman MP invites all members on January 9 2023, to the Terrace Pavillion at the Houses…
Roadvent technology could play a significant role in reducing air pollution
A recent study by Dr Mark Peckham from emissions measurement specialist company Cambustion has validated the effectiveness of the Roadvent system at reducing roadside pollutant levels, a key metric used by local authorities in measuring air quality.
Join the WCRAQ International Day of Clean Air – Air Pollution has no Borders webinar
WCRAQ announces the UN International Day of Clean Air – Air pollution has no borders webinar, with keynote speakers from NYC DCAS, NYPD Fleet, the City of London Corporation, Global Action Plan and the Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality on 7 September at 14:00 GMT/ 09:00 EST.
Response from our Chairman to DEFRA air quality measures: ‘More urgent action on air quality is still required’
Our Chairman and MP for Huddersfield, Barry Sheerman, has responded to the new measures announced by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs to improve air quality introduced under the Environment Act. ‘The Air Pollution (Local Authority Audits) Bill 2021-22, which…