33 of the largest cities in the world have levels of particulate matter four times higher than the World Health Organisation’s guidelines of 10 ug/m3. The worst polluted cities in the world are all in Asia, with China, India and…
Author: Ann-Marie Knegt
Birmingham on track to implement Clean Air Zone from June 2021
Birmingham City Council is pushing ahead with plans to start its charging Clean Air Zone from 1 June 2021, starting to install ANPR cameras to monitor it. The scheme received approval in late 2020 to go live in the summer…
Leading cardiovascular organisations call for urgent action to reduce air pollution
Four leading cardiovascular organisations issued a joint statement 28 January, urging authorities to mitigate the impact of air pollution on human health. Air pollution is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and a major contributor to global disease. Long-term…
Glasgow hits air pollution targets during lockdown for first ever time
Glasgow’s level of air pollution dropped significantly during spring lockdown, but clearly rose when restrictions were released later in the year.
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.