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…
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Coal mine plans reconsidered by council
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 can help reduce the health impacts of particulate matter
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.
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…