Better batteries are fueling a surge of electric scooters in India and China
When it comes to electric cars, 2019 has been a big year. Tesla ramped up production of its Model 3 sedan,…
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Is London’s ULEZ doing enough to stop ‘dirty diesels’?
The launch of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has undoubtedly been a step in the right direction as the…
Do facemasks reduce the negative health impacts of air pollution?
Professor Sverre Vedal from the University of Washington discusses whether facemasks can prevent or lessen negative health effects caused by…
Decarbonising Britain’s railways demands urgent action – here’s how it could be done
The race is on to reach net-zero carbon emissions within the next few decades – and the road to the zero-carbon…
A revision of the WHO’s air quality guidelines is long overdue
As our knowledge of the damage that particulate matter causes to our health, World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines must be…
Dyson car: electrifying transport needs a lot more than another high-end vehicle
Harry Hoster and Katy Mason from the University of Lancaster discuss the lessons learned from Dyson’s decision to cancel its…
Why a tram system can significantly improve urban air quality
Air pollution and congestion can best be tackled by the provision of high-quality steel on steel public transport, writes Jim…
Electric cars are here – but we’ll still need fuel for a long time
Electric cars are often seen as one of the great hopes for tackling climate change. With new models arriving in showrooms, major…
