Simple setup for VOCs
Simple and accurate detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is promised by a new measurement approach developed at Gdansk University of Technology in Poland. Potential applications include air quality analysis and patient health screening.
PM and NO2 alerts during demolition
Envirochem Analytical Laboratories is undertaking perimeter particulate and NO2 monitoring for a client in a London district, during the demolition of a disused structure and subsequent construction project.
The light fantastic
A group has discovered a new way to fabricate tiny colour-changing gas sensors using new materials and a high-resolution form of 3d printing, with potential in indoor air quality monitoring and home automation.
Urban wood burning is soaring, with 18,000 complaints but only 3 fines
Image credit: Demetri Dourambeis, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 license.
New research from campaign group Mums for Lungs appears to reveal a failure to tackle wood smoke...
City leaders invited to discover benefits of real-time monitoring of GHGs and pollutants
A pilot urban air quality monitoring project is being demonstrated in Glasgow during the COP26 climate change conference.
The project showcases a dense network of...
Carbon dioxide monitors could track indoor COVID-19 risk in near real-time say researchers
Researchers from MIT say they have developed a way of using carbon dioxide monitors to help estimate the risk of catching COVID-19 and other...
Leveraging mobile data
Anonymised data from the O2 mobile phone network is being used as part of a series of new government-funded trials to help Thames Valley local authorities (LAs) plan improvements to air quality, public health, road surfaces, traffic flow and energy infrastructure.
Apps spreading like wildfire?
The intensifying wildfires of the past couple of years have raised air pollution concerns as the smoke has spread beyond the perimeter of the affected regions.
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.
Using miniature drones to localise gas leaks
When there is a gas leak in a large building or at an industrial site, human firefighters currently need to go in with gas...
Registration opens for ‘virtual’ WWEM and AQE 2021
Long-established fixtures on the environmental monitoring calendar, both AQE (Air Quality & Emissions) and WWEM (Water Wastewater & Environmental Monitoring) events will take place...
Royal Mail commences emissions-cutting tyres trial with electric vans
Royal Mail has embarked on a six to nine-month trial of new tyres on a number of electric vehicles (EVs). The tyres are specially...
£10k/year charges on horizon for driving older, polluting vehicles in London
More motorists with older, higher polluting vehicles in Central London could face paying up to £10,000 each year - just for driving their car...
Camden sensor network aims to increase visibility of air pollution in urban spaces
Fixed sensor network will seemingly provide at least 100x more data points and refresh 60x more regularly than existing air quality reference stations, to show a street by street picture of air quality in the area in real time
Sponsored content: Hospital-grade air purifier makes Newsweek’s list of Best Infection Prevention Products 2021
Air purification specialist Rensair has been included in Newsweek’s list of Best Infection Prevention Products 2021.
Newsweek, in partnership with the Leapfrog Group, an...
Mapping data used for air-pollution postcode checker
Recently-launched water filtration and air purification company Aqua Perfecta is developing a UK postcode checker for customers to measure air pollution and help the...
New publication asks: Is the UK government’s clean air approach good enough?
Academics and experts at The University of Manchester are calling for large-scale behavioural change in a bid to improve the UK's air quality ("the...
Indoor air quality worsened in the UK, Europe and US over a year of...
Air quality technology firm Airthings says indoor air quality has become worse during the lockdowns
COVID-19 lockdowns have led to reduced travel and emissions, and...
Low-cost air quality monitors included in education packs for schoolchildren
Clean Air Day (17th June) was marked by hundreds of events across the UK.
Fife Council and sustainability consultancy Ricardo have provided three Scottish...
Birmingham Clean Air Zone enters operation
Twenty-four hour zone will drive improvements in air quality and improve the health and well-being of city residents and visitors
Proven ANPR camera...
