Sponsored content: Poor air quality – not just an occupational hazard
Air Spectrum Environmental writes: At Air Spectrum Environmental, we have prioritised the improvement of air quality in the industrial environment. We know how...
Compact air quality station combines PM2.5 and O3 measurement
Sensor-based air quality monitoring expert Aeroqual has announced a new arrival in its ambient air monitoring product line up – the AQS 1 compact...
The lens of history: Reflections on the 70th anniversary of the Great Smog
The London smog of 1952 was certainly tragic in its effect, claiming over 12,000 lives. But it also marked the moment when air pollution's harms were finally acknowledged, and efforts began to legislate against it. Early December saw the 70th anniversary, and a time for reflection and stock-taking by environmental health experts, including a fascinating lecture by Dr Ian Mudway of Gresham College.
Brexit fears for pollution control
IF the UK was to exit the EU it could affect transnational efforts to curb air pollution, according to comments made to the Environmental...
The Wolf fights back
With formaldehyde present in everything from paper, plywood and MDF to adhesives, cosmetics and cigarette smoke, it is impossible to eradicate exposure in everyday...
Things to consider when choosing an air purifier
Air purification expert Blueair writes
Feeling sniffly and getting dry eyes recently? You may be experiencing hay fever symptoms. While many of us associate hay...
Customisable air pollution alerts now available for monitor series
Air quality specialist EarthSense released live ambient air pollution alerting capabilities to its MyAir® web application on 25 May, "enabling prompt action against thresholds...
Wandsworth Council distorts information on air pollution in the borough
Battersea and Wandsworth Trades Union Council (BWTUC) has said it is very concerned about the way its local council is portraying the ongoing battle...
Nissan Leaf EV reaches 10,000 sales milestone in the UK
CAR manufacturer Nissan has sold more than 10,000 of its zero tailpipe emission Leaf electric cars in the UK, according to figures re- leased...
SEPA issues first variable penalty
A landfill site in Glasgow has been served with a civil penalty of £6,200 by SEPA for a breach of its environmental permit resulting in an offensive odour that affected local communities for eight days in June 2021 and 138 complaints.
Final report on flagship air pollution reporting pilot scheme released
Thursday, 16 June marks the release of findings from a UK pilot scoping study looking at development of an air pollution reporting system...
Gas sensor for smartphones picks up major award
Cambridge CMOS sensors picked up the Product of the Year award in late November at the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) awards.
The gong recognises...
Parents feeling trapped in pollution-choked cities, says charity as campaign launches providing self-protection advice
Major firms team up with environmental charity to support campaign to clean up the air for families and workers
Fifty nine per cent of...
Engaging with the BREF process: White paper offers guidance on evolving emissions regulation
A new whitepaper published by Ricardo aims to provide step-by-step guidance for industry on how to secure positive outcomes from the development of Best...
Making the city smarter
City authorities in congested urban areas are turning to sensors, AI and new digital technologies for answers to the problem of air pollution
Treat citizens as partners, not participants, to improve air quality research
Encouraging citizens to take part in almost every step of scientific air quality research improves their understanding of how air pollution affects their health,...
Firm wins contract for national PM monitoring network
UK based environmental monitoring specialist Air Monitors has been awarded a contract by the Environment Agency to supply real-time particulate matter (PM) monitors to...
Flue gas system improves treatment of gas from incinerators, says supplier
Lührfilter has recently commissioned a flue gas treatment system for Mastermelt Refining Services, based in Derbyshire. The system currently treats the flue gases from...
EV summit highlights
Electric vehicle adoption is "happening faster than any of us anticipated," said Daniel Lyons of Shell's e-mobility division, speaking at the UK's EV Summit on 1-2 September. The event reviewed developments in the uptake of EVs with over 80 in-person delegates in attendance and 400 online.
Wildfire pollution updates: Maps give shape to spreading toxic cloud
Smoke from Canadian wildfires was still affecting many areas of the Eastern US on Friday 9 June (as indicated by the many red areas...
