Strengthen red route pollution monitoring to save lives, says London air report
The London Assembly Environment Committee launched ‘Clean Air for all Londoners’ - a report on air pollution in the capital - on 23 March....
Government sets out new targets on air quality, water pollution, waste and woodland cover
The UK government announced new environmental targets in four key areas of air quality, water, waste reduction and woodland cover on 16 March....
Seeking low carbon alternatives to back-up diesel generators: Grid operator issues callout
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has launched its first ‘Call for Innovation’ to businesses across the UK, in a bid to find a new...
Poor support for reaching net zero with UK hi-tech manufacturers
New findings on critical plant and equipment data usage within the UK’s hi-tech manufacturing industries appear to reveal slower-than-expected progress toward achieving sustainability and...
New guidance for GHG emissions published by ADEPT and FHRG
New guidance has been issued, aimed at tackling one of the most pressing issues faced by local highways authorities (LHAs) - consistent carbon measurement...
The solution for multi-agent site monitoring
Casella continues to demonstrate its commitment to helping its customers reduce environmental risks from large construction projects with the Guardian2.
Net zero logistics is in the pipeline?
"Zero-emission parcel delivery system" developer Magway launched another round of fund-raising in late February.
Reusing captured carbon: ripe for a reappraisal?
Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) has been touted as part of the solution to the climate crisis.
We need stricter MOT tests to eliminate air pollution, says campaign group
The Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality (WCRAQ) - a social enterprise - believes it is making progress with its efforts to lobby parliament,...
“Cost-effective alternative to air source heat pumps” secures £1.3m funding
"Zero-carbon refrigeration" developer Barocal has secured a £1.3m investment to accelerate commercialisation of its technology, which also works in heating applications.
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Is carbon offsetting enough?
How carbon offsetting compares to carbon reduction
The Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Committee on Climate Change (IPCC), published in August 2021, painted a...
Polluting vehicles predominate in car insurance enquiries, says survey
Despite the increasing popularity of greener vehicles, more than one in three (36%) cars in the UK fall into the worst two categories for...
Sifting smell distortion data
Sudden smell and taste loss has become a well-known symptom of COVID-19. However, some people have also woken up to discover that their usual beloved coffee odour has been distorted and now smells like garbage or rotting meat, a condition known as parosmia.
Aerial appraisal
Researchers from Spain have engineered a portable electronic nose that they suggest is almost as sharp as the human nose when it comes to sniffing out the problem odours of wastewater treatment plants.
NO2 peak recorded during COP26
The levels of air pollution in Glasgow rose by nearly a third during the climate summit, according to data released by sensor firm Aeternum.
High performance and low cost odour solutions
Anua Clean Air UK is an established leader in the fields of high performance, low-cost odour and solvent emission abatement primarily based on its patented biofiltration and bioscrubbing technologies.
A decade of ammonia in Africa
A new NASA-led study is the first to document changing atmospheric ammonia (NH3) concentrations in Africa over an extended period. Ammonia is an air pollutant which can lead to heart and lung-related illness. When present in excess in an ecosystem, it can make soil more acidic and hinder plant growth.
AQMesh pods measure volcanic emissions
Five AQMesh air quality monitoring pods are currently installed around Keflavic airport in Iceland to monitor gases produced by the nearby volcano at Fagradalsfjall, including hydrogen sulphide (H2S), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2).
PM2.5: Some parts more dangerous than others
Ammonium is one of the specific components of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) that has been linked to a higher risk of death compared to other chemicals found in it, according to a new study.
Emissions reductions: Getting down to it
Environmental services firm ACOEM UK has been stepping up its commitment to actively pursuing carbon emission reductions over the last 12 months.
