Numerous studies have concluded that poor air quality affects deprived neighbourhoods significantly more than affluent areas. Particulate matter released by emissions causes serious health conditions. Not only does roadside pollution have to be addressed, but also the social implications it…
The importance of green and healthy growth has been highlighted by a new study, Breathing Life into the UK Economy, from CBI Economics on behalf of the Clean Air Fund. It suggests the UK stands to benefit by £1.6 billion…
The launch of the Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality’s Air Monitoring Working Party on 11th August was the first of six working party launches. The meeting was attended by industry experts and academics specialising in air monitoring, including EarthSense,…
The Argus reports that scientists have developed an air quality sensor which could save the lives of babies and people with asthma.
Two councils have been accused of failing to properly address dangerous levels of air pollution in Ipswich.
We are in danger of over-regulating familiar, easy-to-measure emissions such as CO2 and NOx while ignoring a wide range of other, potentially harmful substances that can now be measured but are being ignored.
The Guardian reports that long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of death from Covid-19, according to a large study by the Office for National Statistics.
Swindon Advertiser reports that safe air pollution limits are being breached in Swindon, putting lives at risk.
COVID-19 has given us the opportunity to address toxic emissions – can better data give us the political will to do it, writes Dani Simons, head of public sector partnerships at Waze a live navigation platform that utilises technology and…
Air pollution has remained at lower levels in UK towns and cities despite a return to near-normal traffic levels after the easing of coronavirus restrictions, according to research. Analysis of data from more than 100 urban roadside locations shows nitrogen dioxide…