Health bodies seeking to promote air quality research
Two major public health bodies are looking to promote a series of projects to understand the effectiveness of measures to…
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Short film highlights air quality impact
An independent film company has produced a short film to highlight the impact and dangers of the UK’s air quality….
‘One in five’ London schools impacted by air pollution
One in five of London’s state schools are located in areas with poor air quality, a report linking social deprivation…
Mayor to fund air quality audits at London schools
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced funding for 50 ‘air quality audits’ for primary schools in some of…
Pollution raises infection risk, research suggests
Exposure to air pollution could make people more vulnerable to infection, scientists at a Scottish university have claimed. A team…
Subsidies still needed for alternative fuel cars – SMMT
Government subsidies to support a “nascent” market for alternatively fuelled cars need to be maintained and developed, the head of…
‘Very high pollution’ noted by Defra in London and eastern localities
Defra today (January 24) confirmed “very high pollution” in London in terms of air pollution as well as in some…
Mayor begins three-day London pollution ‘crisis’ alert
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced a three-day air quality crisis alert yesterday (18 January) as a pollution episode…
