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A quick handle on plant health

The chiral signature of a fragrance can reveal whether a perfume is genuine or fake. Similarly, the chiral signature of the emissions of a plant can provide information on whether it is healthy or damaged. Researchers have developed a new approach they say can identify such chiral signatures.

Case study: Indoor air quality monitoring eases staff concern

A case study article from equipment rental firm Ashtead Technology As a Health Safety and Environmental Consultant, Matthew Brown has experienced increased numbers of enquiries...

Handheld VOCs monitor chosen by Australian environmental agency

Australian environmental consultancy, JBS&G has purchased a Tiger handheld volatile organic compound (VOC) monitor from gas detection specialist Ion Science. This latest handheld photoionisation detector...
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Why digitalise the gas grid?

Because it will be essential to meet emerging targets of performance optimisation and safety. Adam Kingdon, chief executive of Utonomy explains.

Solar tech sniffs out chemical agents

In a colourful solution to a dangerous problem, Australian scientists are adapting a component from cutting-edge solar cells to design a rapid, light-based detection system for deadly toxins
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Data analytics application helps industry tackle emissions and make the shift towards predictive maintenance

• ABB Ability™ Genix Datalyzer is a cloud-based data analytics solution for fleet-wide management and optimization of emissions monitoring equipment in highly regulated industries...

Emissions monitoring event announces conference programme

The organisers of CEM 2016, the international emissions monitoring event, have published details of the conference that will run over three days in Lisbon...

Sponsored Content: Sensitively sniffing out VOCs

Danati Fire and Safety is a leading investigator of fires and explosions covering Southern Africa. Their staff regularly use ION Science’s Tiger VOC detectors to help find organic chemicals that may be the source of a fire.

20 year old FTIR gas analyzer finally retires

After almost 20 years of service a Gasmet FTIR multigas analyzer has finally been retired, according to the firm. The instrument, which is a...

New guidance on gas detection at WWEM 2016

Gas detection has always been an important component of the WWEM events, but organiser Marcus Pattison says: “Following the publication of important new guidance...
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Sponsored Content: Methane detector has leaks covered

Leading manufacturer of environmental monitoring and remediation equipment, QED Environmental Systems, will be adding the innovative SEM5000 into its Geotech product range, later this year.

Emissions analyser helps manage power station

A multiparameter emissions monitor at Thetford power station is being used to demonstrate to the Environment Agency that the plant is performing within the...

Heads perform to spec, confirms HSE

When conducting workplace air sampling, reliability is key. Operators need to know that the equipment they rely on to collect and sample the air for respirable dust and other hazards will yield consistent and accurate data
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Revolutionizing environmental monitoring with photonics

Sponsored content: In a world grappling with unprecedented environmental challenges, cutting-edge technology is reshaping the way we understand and safeguard our planet...

Environmental hazard monitoring expert announces 2021 webinar series for dust, noise, vibration and asbestos...

Global occupational health and workplace hazard monitoring expert Casella has announced its schedule of webinars for 2021. The line-up of free-to-attend, virtually accessible webinars...

Probe helps optimise biogas upgrading

Finnish firm Vaisala has launched a new instrument for off-gas methane and carbon dioxide measurements in the biomethane production process

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).

Prevention: A profitable mindset when it comes to gas leaks

Gas leaks are a risk in many industries, and when they occur, they can be incredibly hazardous and costly. Preventing them and responding quickly...

Modular analysis for gases

The Dräger Regard 7000 is a state of the art modular control system for monitoring various gases and vapors. Its flexible expandability ensures long...

Reappraising assumptions about ozone in European cities

Ozone levels near the surface in urban environments are lower than expected, in the results of an Austrian research group The 40-meter-high monitoring tower of...