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…
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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…
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah made CBE in New Year Honours 2023
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has been made CBE in the New Year Honours list for services to public health. Rosamund has been campaigning to introduce the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill – or ‘Ella’s law’, named after her daughter. Ella became the…
Premature deaths due to air pollution continue to fall in the EU – more efforts required to deliver a toxin-free environment
Europe’s air quality keeps improving, and the number of people dying early or suffering illness due to air pollution is in decline. However, according to European Environment Agency’s (EEA) analysis, published today, air pollution is still Europe’s most significant environmental…
The official Journal of the Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality has been published
Read the latest issue of Fleet Vision International now by clicking here. Read about Barry Sheerman MP’s personal air monitor journey, the hydrogen for heavy vehicles webinar, Pollution Solution’s Roadvent System and Professor Prashant Kumar’s latest research on combating school…
If done right, the AAQD revision can be a game changer for zero-pollution ambition
The European Commission released the proposed update to the Ambient Air Quality Directives (AAQD), the first one since 2008. This proposal could improve Europe’s outdated air quality legislation as part of the Zero Pollution Package. The revised AAQD will play…
Bradford Clean Air Zone is now live
The Bradford Clean Air Zone is now in operation, which means there will be a daily charge to drive into the zone for vehicles that do not meet the required emission standards. The charges will not apply to compliant vehicles,…
Simple measures can go a long way in combating air pollution in schools
Most UK primary schools experience levels of pollution which exceed the safe levels set out by the World Health Organisation. Yet, simple measures can cut outdoor and indoor exposure to toxins by almost half, according to a new study, by Professor Prashant Khumar from the University of Surrey.
Roadvent technology could play a significant role in reducing air pollution
A recent study by Dr Mark Peckham from emissions measurement specialist company Cambustion has validated the effectiveness of the Roadvent system at reducing roadside pollutant levels, a key metric used by local authorities in measuring air quality.