BBC News: Evidence emerging of airborne transmission of COVID-19

The World Health Organization has acknowledged “evidence emerging” of the airborne spread of coronavirus, after a group of scientists signed a letter urging the organization to update its guidance on the disease’s transmission. One of the signatories, Joe Allen, an…

Air Quality News: Lockdown’s Effect on Air Pollution Shows Us a Low Carbon Future

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused industrial activity to shut down and cancelled flights and other journeys, slashing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution around the world. If there is something positive to take from this terrible crisis, it could be…

WCRAQ Chair of Air Health releases new report forewarning possibility of a COVID-19 winter wave

As the UK is easing lockdown restrictions, WCRAQ’s Chair of Air Health, Professor Stephen Holgate, has released a new report outlining the possibility of 120,000 further coronavirus deaths in a second wave of infections this winter.

Air Quality News: Biomethane is essential to decarbonise transport says report

Biomethane is essential to successfully decarbonise the transport industry, according to a report published today (July 2) by The European Biogas Association (EBA). According to the report, despite current efforts, transport is the only sector that is not decarbonising and…

ClientEarth: Clean Air Business Update

ClientEarth’s June 2020 update outlines air quality news and its relevance to business. Many people have noticed cleaner air and clearer skies during lockdown. This has resulted in widespread calls for measures to clean up our air permanently from the…