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
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.
Using probiotics to tackle odour
Katie Edwards, R&D scientist at Genesis Biosciences, explores the causes of malodour in the workplace and offers her thoughts on biological odour neutralisers
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.
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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...
Firm produces “first ever” high resolution map of UK air pollution
EarthSense Systems has published MappAir® – said to the first ever high resolution nationwide map of air pollution.
System reduces the costs of pollution control for industrial processes
Lionel Macey, Technical Director at waste heat recovery firm ThermTech, looks at a solution that will reduce the costs associated with electrostatic precipitators, with...
Private sector support is key to reducing emissions in the Middle East and North...
Air quality experts from the University of Surrey are calling on private businesses to help the Middle East and North African (MENA) region reduce...
Chancellor could invest millions in NHS by closing pollution tax loophole
The Chancellor could use the Budget to close a £126 million tax loophole that benefits highly polluting vehicles, according to technology firm Dearman. Such...
Clean Growth Strategy represents huge opportunity for cleantech
The company behind the Cleantech Innovate showcase has described the government’s new Clean Growth Strategy as a ‘huge opportunity for cleantech in the UK’.
London introduces world’s toughest emission standard
From 7am drivers of older, more polluting petrol and the dirtiest diesel vehicles will pay the new T-Charge plus the Congestion Charge
Magnetic device reduces car emissions by 70% and provides fuel cost savings of up...
London-headquartered technology firm Sustainable Flow has launched a magnetic car device that is claimed to reduce harmful carbon emissions by up to 70%, helping...
Liquid-phase hydrogen sulphide sensor speeds identification of odour causes
A new sensor from miniature sensors expert Unisense measures hydrogen sulphide (H2S) dissolved in wastewater. This enables utilities and consultants to find the root...
European air quality is improving slowly, says EEA report
Air quality in Europe is slowly improving, thanks to past and current policies and technological developments, according to the EEA's Air quality in Europe...
EU Finance Ministers declare carbon pricing key to low carbon economy
The European Union Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) has declared that carbon pricing is one of the policies and incentives needed to drive...
Geospatial and air quality data combine to provide tool for cyclists planning urban routes
A project combining Ordnance Survey (OS) geospatial data with real-time air quality data from EarthSense Systems is set to highlight clean cycle routes in...
Indoor air: A neglected issue?
While people are now aware of the problem of outdoor air quality, there are still many who believe they are safe once indoors - in an office, car or on public transport. This is not always the case.
Two-stage system tackles sludge thickener odour issues in Poland
A case study article looking at the odour abatement solution developed for a sewage treatment works in Poland
Poznan is Poland’s fourth largest city with...
Real-time air quality monitoring to be used for low-emissions lorry trial
EarthSense Systems is equipping commercial delivery vehicles with air pollution sensors as part of a project to test the performance and emissions of low-carbon...
Ozone-linked respiratory deaths have been vastly underestimated, reveals new study
New research links long-term exposure to ozone air pollution with one million premature deaths per year due to respiratory diseases, which is more than...
