Although Ella’s Law has not been passed, we are still working to protect children’s health through the Education Working Party. I encourage everyone to get involved with independent projects such as SAMHE, which aims to provide all schools with a…
Author: Ann-Marie Knegt
Breaking Ground or Breaking Climate Goals? EU Construction Law Vote Raises Concerns
On 23 May 2023, the EU Parliament Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) is voting on the revised Construction Products Regulation (CPR). After months of resistance from the rapporteur Christian Doleschal against improving one of EU’s heavy-emitting industries,…
Deconstructing the new EU building law
Dubbed the EU’s new ‘green building law’ the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) will vote on 14 March in the EU Parliament. Is Europe ready to green up one of the continent’s most significant emission sources? After the…
Join us for the WCRAQ: Education Working Party on 14 March 2023
This quarter’s theme is Eliminating Air Pollution in Schools. Time: 13:00 – 15:30 on Teams The constant threat of air pollution is compromising children’s health. There are actions and solutions available today to help mitigate the effect of harmful emissions.…
Energy intensity could be a make-or-break factor in sustainability transitions
Successful decarbonisation needs more than the right energy mix. A new study by the Locomotion project suggests it also requires a sound policy mix combining energy efficiency, electrification and demand management accounting for sectoral interdependencies. Published in the Journal of…
Air Health Meeting, 23 February 2023
WCRAQ – Air Health Working Party, 23 February 2023 Time: 13:00 -14:30 Chair: Professor Sir Stephen Holgate, Chair of Air Health Working Party, Clinical Professor of Immunopharmacology, University of Southampton What can you learn from Frank’s presentation? ‘Dementia is one…
30-year-old company gets 500-year accolade
CMS SupaTrak, the integrated fleet intelligence solutions specialist and Founder of the Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality, has joined the Worshipful Company of Carmen as the first corporate member in 500 years of its existence. This pioneering move will…
WCRAQ Annual Parliamentary Reception has record attendance
The Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality (WCRAQ) recently celebrated three years of air quality achievements, with a record attendance of more than 100 guests at its Annual Parliamentary Reception, held at the Houses of Parliament on January 9. The…
Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality – invitation to submit for Air Quality Awards
The Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality is partnering with the Fleet Vision International Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, held at the Banking Hall in the City of London on 27 April 2023, and invites its members to send an…
Electra’s refrigerated 19-tonne hydrogen truck completes successful zero emissions trial with major UK supermarket Sainsbury’s
WCRAQ member Electra’s first refrigerated hydrogen truck has successfully completed a three-month trial with major UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s. The 19-tonne zero-emission Electra eCargo FCEV truck travelled a typical round trip of 208 miles from Sainsbury’s depot in Sherburn-on-Elmet to Newcastle and…