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WEBThe Met Office explain their Air Quality Data Portal. Since we reported on The Met Office launching an Air Quality Data Portal, they have produced this short film in which air quality scientists Dr Eleanor Smith and Lucy Neal discuss it with Alex Deakin. They explain what the portal is, what features it has, who it’s for, and where the data ...
CO2 affects human health at lower levels than previously thought
WEBJul 10, 2019 · Exposure to carbon dioxide (CO2) poses direct risks to human health at lower levels than previously thought, research has found. Reviewing current studies on the subject, American academics concluded that exposure to ambient CO2 in indoor environments can have harmful effects on the human body at much lower levels, causing health problems such as inflammation, reduced cognitive performance and ...
This is the most advanced interactive map of UK air pollution ever ...
WEBMay 4, 2022 · A tool that has been touted as the most advanced street-by-street map of UK air pollution levels has launched, allowing citizens to locate their home and receive a full breakdown of the types of air pollution identified in their area. The Address Pollution resource was created by the Central Office of Public Interest (Copi) and Imperial College ...
2024 National Air Quality Conference – AirQualityNews
WEBBooking. This event has sold out. Event Details Date: 6 November 2024 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Categories: Events The 2024 National Air Quality Conference 6th November, Prospero House, Borough, London. We are delighted to announce the 2024 National Air Quality Conference will be heading to a….
Revealed: every UK airport has plans to expand - AirQualityNews
WEBFeb 18, 2020 · Figures from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reveal that noise pollution from the airport affects 74,000 people — an amount exceeded only by Heathrow and Manchester airports. Every major commercial UK airport has plans to expand, with many hoping to double passenger numbers by 2030, research by Air Quality News can reveal.
The newly published Air Quality Neutral Guidance – what does it …
WEBMar 30, 2023 · For building emissions, the new guidance sets a PM2.5 benchmark of zero. This change means that developments with a biomass boiler or on-site plant fuelled by diesel are unlikely to be air quality neutral as there’s a high chance these appliances will emit particles. The caveat to this is a backup plant for emergency and lifesaving power are ...
Air pollution’s disproportionate impact on ... - AirQualityNews
WEBJan 9, 2023 · Air pollution is not evenly distributed, and its impact disproportionately affects minority ethnic and low income communities. Those most likely to live near busy arterial roads, motorways, and transport hubs. Proximity to other pollution sources, like industrial sites, is also often too close for comfort.
Why do lithium-ion batteries degrade over time? - AirQualityNews
WEBJan 12, 2021 · Beatrice Browning, PhD researcher at the Faraday Institution explains why lithium-ion batteries degrade over time and outlines what is being done to extend their lifespan. Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are rechargeable batteries used in various portable electronic devices, including phones, laptops, and importantly electric vehicles (EVs). A significant battery lifetime is…
The Big Interview: Dr Maria Neira, World Health Organization
WEBMay 7, 2020 · Air Quality News spoke to Dr Maria Neira, Director in Public Health and the Environment at the World Health Organization (WHO), about why she believes air pollution is one of the biggest public health tragedies of our times.. The WHO has been at the forefront of tackling the coronavirus pandemic, but if there is to be a silver lining it’s the dramatic reductions in air pollution seen across ...
97% of global cities do not meet latest WHO air quality guidelines
WEBPhoto by Mike Dudin. 97% of global cities and all countries failed to meet the latest World Health Organization (WHO) PM2.5 air quality guidelines in 2021, according to IQAir’s World Air Quality Report. The report analysed PM2.5 from air monitoring stations in 6,475 cities and 118 countries, regions and territories, finding that only 3%….