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.
Author: Ann-Marie Knegt
Client Earth: Clean Air Business Update
January 2021: ClientEarth reflect on the opportunities the Environment Bill opens for Government to put people’s health first.
Air pollution may increase risk of cardiovascular disease, study finds
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…
Fossil fuel air pollution responsible for one in five global deaths
Premature deaths caused by particulate matter is potentially twice the number previously estimated.
London streets rated by health on interactive map
An interactive map launched by University College London (UCL) rates how healthy every street in London is based on air pollution, noise levels, pavement space and the amount of foliage. The Healthy Streets Index has combined the ten indicators known…
Dennis Eagle’s first 100% electric refuse collection vehicle is deployed
The first completely electric refuse vehicle, the eCollect, designed by OEM Dennis Eagle, has gone into service in the UK. After two years of extensive safety and efficiency tests to get a comprehensive picture of its safety and durability, the…
Schools around Europe share results of air quality projects
The CleanAir@School programme saw over 100 schools across Europe use low-cost, easy-to-use air quality samplers to educate pupils how to collect data on air pollution.
Rollout of charging points for electric vehicles remains too slow
The distribution of EV charging points has fallen short of what is required to meet the 2030 ban of petrol and diesel cars, the Policy Exchange think-tank says. The think-tank warns of ‘charging blackspots’ in small towns and rural areas…
Outer London elderly residents negatively impacted by air pollution, report reveals
Air pollution is killing more people in London’s outer boroughs than in the inner city as vulnerable older residents suffer heart and respiratory problems, research from Imperial College suggests.
Improving air quality ‘could prevent 50,000 deaths’ across Europe
Limiting air pollution to the recommended World Health Organisation levels, could prevent over 50,000 deaths across Europe according to research.