Half of London SMEs haven’t prepared for ULEZ

Research conducted by the same-day distribution firm CitySprint appears to reveal that a third (31%) of London SMEs believe the Ultra Low Emission Zone...

What’s on at AQE 2018?

The organisers of the AQE show (21-22 November, Telford) offer a preview of what's on According to the World Health Organisation 4.2 million people die...

The Royal Town Planning Institute says England falling behind Scotland on planning for cleaner...

England is falling behind Scotland in improving air quality with no coherent strategy to integrate land use planning with transport planning, the Royal Town...

New software models city’s air quality in under 10 minutes

New software can calculate air quality in major cities in under 10 minutes, and within five metres of any given location. Air pollution monitors are...

New indicators explore the impact of the urban environment on people’s health

New metrics that might better inform development and urban planning have been published by the building science organisation BRE. The BRE Healthy Cities Index...

Comment: Clean Air Strategy must consider benzene

In May, the UK Government announced a full consultation on its Clean Air Strategy, a document outlining proposed actions to reduce national air pollution....

Closing the loop: Real-time air-quality data used to control hybrid engines in Leeds trial

Monitoring technology from air-quality modelling expert EarthSense has provided real-time data for trials into the use of low-emission vehicles to improve air quality in...

New ‘hyperlocal’ air quality network for London

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a new, street-by-street monitoring system that - it is hoped - will help to improve the capital’s air...

Institution of Mechanical Engineers responds to Clean Air Day

Jenifer Baxter, Head of Engineering at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, has issued a statement in response to 21 June's national Clean Air Day,...

Adverse effects of indoor air pollution on child health to be investigated in first...

The potentially harmful impact of indoor air pollution on children is to be the subject of a major study for the first time in...

“Cleaner construction practices are vital to tackle toxic air,” urges former Deputy Mayor of...

Former Deputy Mayor of London for Environment Matthew Pencharz has spoken at the 2018 Executive Hire Show (EHS) (Coventry, 7-8 February) about the need...

Research on global surface ozone levels highlights regions most affected by air pollution

New research led by the Universities of Leicester and Edinburgh and twelve other institutions worldwide has analysed ozone levels across the globe

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...

Report from the IMechE calls for a new Clean Air Act

A report released by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers on 23 January calls for the introduction of a new Clean Air Act, and...

London’s air quality still within legal limits in mid-January for first time in 10...

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, said on 15 January that for the first time since modern records began London was entering the third...
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More freight to rail for cleaner air, says study

switching more freight to rail on four of England’s most heavily congested freight routes has the potential to reduce air pollution and improve road safety
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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
The Airbubbl in a car

Portable device removes NO2 and other pollutants from car interiors

Orders are being taken on kickstarter for a new appliance that appears to successfully remove NO2 and other traffic pollutants from the interior of cars.

Ricardo commissioned for major study focused on improving air quality in three cities in...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has commissioned Ricardo to carry out a major two-year study into improving air quality in three cities in China. The...

Particulate monitor incorporates latest advances in thermal and optical technology, says distributor

A specialist in monitoring instrumentation for air quality and greenhouse gases, Enviro Technology Services (ETS) is now offering the Model 4 Semi-Continuous OC-EC (Organic...