Seven streets in Scotland have illegal levels of NO2
Seven streets in Scotland are in breach of the legal limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), according to ‘shameful figures’ published…
Health
Prenatal exposure to air pollution linked to cognitive difficulties
Children who are exposed to prenatal air pollution are more likely to experience cognitive difficulties, according to a study published…
A third of London parkrun locations have poor air quality
5km parkruns on Saturdays have become a popular way to get fit, meet new people and dust off the Monday…
Poor air quality in schools is linked to health implications
Pupils in schools with lower air quality are more likely to experience health-related problems, according to a report published in…
Interview: Tim Smedley – air quality journalist and author
Tim Smedley is a sustainability journalist who has written for the Guardian, the Financial Times and the BBC. Last year…
160,000 could die during the 2020s due to heart attacks and strokes caused by air pollution
160,000 people in the UK could die during the 2020s due to heart attacks and strokes caused by air pollution….
German politicians could face prison over air pollution
The EU’s top court has ruled that German authorities refusal to follow court orders on air pollution is a breach…
High air pollution at birth is linked to asthma and eczema in adolescence
Higher levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) at birth leads to higher chances of developing eczema and asthma in adolescence, according to…
