Sponsored content: Air acumen supports complicated projects
AS Modelling & Data is a well established provider of atmospheric dispersion and deposition modelling using the latest version of ADMS for a wide range of clients including but not limited to farms, the wastewater industry, waste management, general manufacturing and Local Authorities.
Sponsored Content: Firm prioritises air quality
“At Air Spectrum Environmental, our priority is improving air quality in the industrial and workplace setting. Where possible, we believe that greening supply chains will make a huge difference to reduce or even eliminate emissions in our environment and improve occupational health and safety. This has become a focus for us as a product provider and as an organisation.”
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.
Earth observation images reveal extent of ferocious forest fires in Siberia
Stunning satellite images depict the recent gigantic infernos that devastated one of the coldest areas on the planet. Last month fires burning across Siberia...
Sponsored Content: A new level of enhanced, reliable protection against VOCs
Offering a new level of enhanced, reliable protection against VOCs with the first 11.7 Cub personal solution from ION Science
In a 2018 report...
Sensing evolution
Last month we looked at global sensors leader Alphasense and their work within the Gas Safety sector. This month we take a closer look at the steps they are taking to support the global drive to improve air quality.
Real-time collection of particle data
German instruments firm GRIMM has released the EDM265, which provides real-time monitoring of particle number and particle size in addition to information on particle surface distribution and dust mass distribution
Anthropogenic air pollution impacts health and climate in the Middle East
Desert dust was assumed to be the primary contributor to elevated air pollution across the Middle East. But now a research group seems to...
Destined to be a new piece of furniture?
A new air purifier is seemingly designed - somewhat uniquely - to catch airborne dust before it settles on floors and surfaces. Announced in February by Swedish firm Blueair, the DustMagnet™ also seems unusual in its departure from anything machine-like in appearance having been designed to look like a piece of furniture.
Dundee to host conference on climate change science and law
This inaugural event will focus on identifying elements of a global climate consensus and the legal practicality of effective climate action
Kwasi Kwarteng says biomass wood imports are “not sustainable”
Cooling towers at Drax, North Yorkshire (image credit: Shutterstock.com / Phil Silverman).
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng told a private meeting of MPs this week that...
Community-led science
Residents of Belmont County in eastern Ohio had long suffered from headaches, fatigue, nausea and burning sensations in their throats and noses. They suspected these symptoms were the result of air pollution from fracking facilities that dominate the area and the subsequent investigation offers a powerful example of what can be achieved by citizen scientists.
Maxed out on disaster yet? Group warns of volcanic risk
Well you'll be discouraged to learn that the world is “woefully unprepared” for a massive volcanic eruption and the likely repercussions for global supply chains, climate and food. That's according to experts from the University of Cambridge's Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER).
Revision of European standard for olfactometry promises increased rigour
A new revision to the European Standard for olfactometry, EN13725, promises to increase the consistency and rigour underpinning odour measurement, with implications for issues...
Satellite images prompt felling trees to help peatlands recover
A satellite map technology has seemingly revealed that vast areas of peatlands in Scotland are in such a poor condition that landowners involved in...
How serious are countries about decarbonising transport?
New “Transport NDC Tracker” monitors how transport appears in national decarbonisation commitments
The new “Transport NDC Tracker” launched on 28 September by the International Transport...
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.
Water-resistant NO2 sensor uses graphene
A new laser-induced graphene sensor system is being presented as a solution for accurate, continuous monitoring of nitrogen dioxide and other gases in humid...
Funding for early detection
Berlin-based start-up Dryad has secured e10.5 million in new funding to help commercialise its solar-powered sensor network for early detection of wildfires.
Tackling odour issues in wastewater treatment
Dr Chris Charles of Genesis Biosciences discusses the use of biological products for this purpose.
