Report calls for gaps in global air quality data to be filled
Ahead of the tomorrow’s International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, Our Common Air, the recently established, independent commission, has published a report urging governments to address critical gaps in air quality data.
US study finds EV charging stations boost spending at local businesses
A study in California has found that the presence of a new public charging station increased annual spending at each nearby business by an average of $1,500 in 2019 and $400 between January 2021 and June 2023.
In support of this year’s International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, Clean Air Fund have compiled a series of videos which showcase examples of how the Fund’s grants have enabled clean air campaigners to fight air pollution around the world.
Air pollution linked to higher risk of infertility in men
A study in Denmark has found that exposure to PM2.5 is linked to an increased risk of infertility in men, while road traffic noise was similarly linked to infertility in women over 35.
Over half of local authorities have no residential charging strategy in place
A year on from launching their Electric Streets of Britain campaign, Vauxhall have updated their research, revealing that councils are making slow progress in keeping up with the demand for on-street EV charging.
Heat batteries: a low-carbon alternative to heat pumps?
An innovative heat battery technology has recently completed an 18 month trial, in which it provided 30 homes across the South East and East of England with low-carbon electrified heating.