E-nose sniffs out VOCs
Researchers have developed an electronic nose with porous metal-organic framework (MOF) films that can accurately distinguish mixtures of the VOC compound xylene.
Customisable air pollution alerts now available for monitor series
Air quality specialist EarthSense released live ambient air pollution alerting capabilities to its MyAir® web application on 25 May, "enabling prompt action against thresholds...
Sponsored Content: Advanced technology for air sampling
Asbestos-related diseases take the lives of 20 tradespeople every week. Despite being banned in the UK, asbestos can still be found widely, posing a threat to anyone who disturbs the dangerous material.
Sponsored content: Monitoring airflow in road tunnels
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In most road tunnels there are ventilation systems installed of which there are three...
Micropollutants under the (electron) microscope: Project reveals drainage detritus
A recent project seems to lift the lid on some of the microscopic material washed into drainage systems by commercial and industrial activity. Environmental...
Sponsored Content: Ten years of innovation and leadership
AQ Mesh has been commercially available since 2012 and the firm says it the most proven and relied-upon small sensor system on the market.
Researcher creates drone system to give early warning on natural disasters and act as...
A researcher at Queen’s University Belfast has invented a low cost telecommunication system using drones which provides early warning on natural disasters and acts...
Hell’s chemistry set
In recent months, NASA has provided details about a mission to descend through the layered atmosphere of Venus in mid-2031, painting a detailed picture of the chemistry of the latter, going on to land in a mountainous region of the planet.
Publicly accessible, hyper-local air quality sensor network launches in Camden
A seemingly ground-breaking street-level, real-time air quality sensor network has launched in Camden, presented by air quality specialist AirScape as a bid "to fundamentally...
SPONSORED CONTENT: Continuous mercury monitoring has edge on periodic sampling
The latest changes to the WI BATC document came in December 2019. This document describes the abatement techniques and associated emission levels (BAT-AELs) for waste-to-energy plants, as monitoring expert Gasmet explains.
SPONSORED CONTENT: High flow pump incorporates the latest technology
The Vortex3 is the most innovative high flow pump on the market, designed to simplify asbestos and air sampling. The high flow pump offers a flow accuracy better than +/-5%, ensuring consultants, contractors and specialists have confidence in results.
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: MCERTS ensures best available technology for monitoring
ABB’s AWT420 Transmitter as well as the 100GP and 500 Pro pH sensors now join the WaterMaster Electromagnetic flowmeter and AST430 TSS sensor with MCERTS accreditation.
Phosphate monitor protects Cumbrian lake during restoration
Novel phosphate monitoring technology from OTT Hydrometry is helping the South Cumbria Rivers Trust (SCRT) to improve water quality during a project to restore...
Sponsored Content: A new level of enhanced, reliable protection against VOCs
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In a 2018 report...
Survey identifies significant micro plastic pollution on summit of Snowdon
Geoscience technology firm CGG has conducted a microplastics pollution survey as part of a scoping study into whether it would be possible to create...
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.”
Leak detection technology prevents power outages with hydrogen-cooled generators
Thermal imaging firm FLIR Systems has published a technical note that describes how its GF343 Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) camera is helping utility companies...
Bringing anaerobic digester foam under control
Foam generated in anaerobic digestion can be a costly headache for AD producers and their insurers. In this article Sam Gould, Foam Technology Specialist...
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...
