Londoners’ air pollution drops by a quarter at weekends, say new data
Londoners breathe significantly cleaner air when exercising at weekends, according to new research showing nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) exposure falling by almost 25% compared with...
World’s first commercial ammonia engine for shipping launches
The world’s first full-scale commercial ammonia-fuel engine has been completed by Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), marking a milestone in efforts to decarbonise global shipping.
A...
Glasgow air pollution drops by a third following LEZ enforcement, reports city council
Air pollution in Glasgow city centre has dropped by a third since enforcement of the Low Emission Zone, according to an announcement from the...
Research seems to show how PM2.5 damages airways, and how the effects might be...
Japanese researchers say they have discovered the mechanism by which exposure to PM2.5 air pollution causes airway dysfunction, and how the resulting damage might...
Air filter mimics mucus-coated nasal hair
The bio-inspired approach outperforms existing filtration technology, say researchers at Chung Ang University
Airborne particulate matter represents a silent but pervasive threat to our...
Non-road machinery decarbonisation – operators share perspectives
The organisers of the Non-Road Powertrain & Fuels conference have published a full programme of presentations for the event, which will take place in...
Report calls for ‘urgent, coordinated action’ by the Government to tackle air pollution
The Healthy Air Coalition launched a blueprint for tackling air pollution in the UK on 1 July, in which it provides the detail to...
Shifting UK car exhausts to the right could dramatically cut roadside air pollution
Harmful air pollutants on UK pavements generated by diesel cars could be slashed by a third if car exhausts were positioned on the right,...
Clean Shipping Alliance criticises move to restrict use of scrubbers in ports
The Clean Shipping Alliance, a representative body within the shipping industry, has criticised a decision last week by North Atlantic marine protection body OSPAR...
Aged desert dust particles provide new form of SOAs, says study
Dust particles thrown up from deserts such as the Saraha and Gobi are playing a previously unknown role in air pollution.
Contrary to long-held assumptions,...
Construction emerges as major source of black carbon in central London
New research has revealed that construction activity is now a dominant source of black carbon emissions in central London.
While pollution levels from road traffic...
York is meeting national air pollution targets for the first time
Many UK cities continue to struggle to meet the legally-defined limits for NO2, ahead of the forthcoming Clean Air Day, so City of York...
Research brings clarity to simulating PM nanoparticle movement
A new method improves efforts to simulate the movement of airborne nanoparticles of particulate matter (PM), according to the group behind it, comprising researchers...
Real-time CO monitoring protects workers in mobile cleaning units
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A recent solution for carbon monoxide monitoring demonstrates significant safety, data and productivity...
Knowledge is power: The scope and limits of air quality monitoring today
Envirotec asked Acoem UK managing director Derrick Jepson for an overview of the UK air quality monitoring landscape today, and some of the challenges...
Gas sensors and innovation: What is the recipe for success?
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This article covers a recent interview with Dr Ronan Baron, Technical Director at Alphasense....
Probing PM: What lurks within?
A new study suggests the proportion of harmful substances in particulate matter is much higher than had previously been assumed. It focuses particularly on...
Personalised tracking app launches
April saw the launch of what's described as the first personalised air quality tracking app of its kind. AirTrack, from Air Aware Labs ...
Children exposed to brain-harming chemicals while sleeping
Researchers are urging mattress manufacturers and governments to act, following a couple of new studies (words: the Green Science Policy Institute).
Babies and young children...
Optical aerosol analyzer provides real-time particulate matter monitoring
Instrumentation firm ENVEA has launched an Optical Aerosol Spectrometer designed for real-time particulate matter (PM) monitoring, delivering "ultra-precise data in any environment".
The OPM250...
