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WEBThe Met Office explain their Air Quality Data Portal. Since we reported on The Met Office launching an Air Quality Data Portal, they have produced this short film in which air quality scientists Dr Eleanor Smith and Lucy Neal discuss it with Alex Deakin. They explain what the portal is, what features it has, who it’s for, and where the data ...
This is the most advanced interactive map of UK air pollution ever ...
WEBMay 4, 2022 — A tool that has been touted as the most advanced street-by-street map of UK air pollution levels has launched, allowing citizens to locate their home and receive a full breakdown of the types of air pollution identified in their area. The Address Pollution resource was created by the Central Office of Public Interest (Copi) and Imperial College ...
Revealed: every UK airport has plans to expand - AirQualityNews
WEBFeb 18, 2020 — Figures from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reveal that noise pollution from the airport affects 74,000 people — an amount exceeded only by Heathrow and Manchester airports. Every major commercial UK airport has plans to expand, with many hoping to double passenger numbers by 2030, research by Air Quality News can reveal.
The Big Interview: Dr Maria Neira, World Health Organization
WEBMay 7, 2020 — Air Quality News spoke to Dr Maria Neira, Director in Public Health and the Environment at the World Health Organization (WHO), about why she believes air pollution is one of the biggest public health tragedies of our times.. The WHO has been at the forefront of tackling the coronavirus pandemic, but if there is to be a silver lining it’s the dramatic reductions in air pollution seen across ...
Breathable Cities programme to accelerate startups in the air …
WEBApr 11, 2023 — The Breathable Cities accelerator – which is being launched this week – aims to assist the growth of 10-12 startups working to improve air quality. It will initially be focussed in London but there is a plan to subsequently expand the programme globally. It is a free, intense 14 week programme, the benefits of which include a non equity ...
Revolutionising the commute is key to reducing CO2 emissions
WEBSep 22, 2020 — Reporter. Revolutionising the commute is key to reducing carbon emissions, according to new research conducted by Mobilityways. Transport is the biggest source of carbon emissions in the UK and commuting accounts for 25% of these. Mobilityways, a new organisation that helps businesses achieve zero-carbon …
Feature: Why indoor air quality should be the focus for housing …
WEBAug 25, 2021 — Share this page. Baroness Finlay, chair of the Board of Trustees at the CO Research Trust explains why the Covid-19 pandemic should bring health and indoor air quality back into focus for housing policymakers. On the 5th of July 2021 the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government (DHCL) published the Building Safety Bill.
COMEAP updates estimates on UK air pollution deaths
WEBAug 22, 2018 — An expert committee has estimated that between 28,000 and 36,000 premature deaths may be linked to air pollution in the UK every year. COMEAP — the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants — completed the long awaited report this summer — bringing to a close a project which has been ongoing since 2014 (see airqualitynews.com story).
Hammersmith & Fulham launch three year air quality programme …
WEBFeb 16, 2024 — Imperial College’s Environmental Research Group (ERG) are to work with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Hammersmith & Fulham Council to collaborate on research aimed at improving air quality in the borough. The three year programme will aim to raise awareness of air quality in the borough and effect behavioural change…
Report: Consider air quality impact of net zero to avoid another ...
WEBJun 13, 2022 — Tackling clean air and net zero together will save money and lives, according to new research from UK100. The report calls on local and regional policymakers to consider the air quality impact of net zero policies to avoid another ‘dieselgate scandal’. Yes We CANZ: Local leaders delivering Clean Air…