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WEBIn support of this year’s International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, Clean Air Fund have compiled a series of videos which showcase examples of how the Fund’s grants have enabled clean air campaigners to fight air pollution around the world. A new study titled ‘Childhood PM2.5 exposure and upward mobility in the United States’ has ...
NEW AIR QUALITY NEWS PODCAST – AirQualityNews
WEBFeb 24, 2022 · The first-ever Air Quality News Podcast is now LIVE! In this episode, Editor Pippa Neill talks to Kate Langford, Programme Director for the programme on the health effects of air pollution at Impact on Urban Health. In this role, Kate leads on shaping the strategic direction for the programme and…
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 ...
Reading schools learn that Clean Air Living Matters
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · Called Clean Air Living Matters (CALM), the scheme will run until April 2025 and aims to raise awareness of poor air quality and increase knowledge of its causes, impacts and solutions with pupils and staff in schools. The programme is being funded by £327,000 which Reading Council secured from the …
Events – AirQualityNews
WEB2024 National Air Quality Conference. 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 new venue this November, Prospero House, Borough, London on 6th November. This …
Exclusive: Clean Air Day theme confirmed for 15 June 2023
WEBJun 15, 2023 · Paul is the editor of Public Sector News. Global Action Plan, the environmental charity that co-ordinates Clean Air Day, the UK’s largest campaign on air pollution, has launched the 2023 theme for this year’s event which will take place on June 15th. This year’s theme ‘Clean up our air to look after your mind this Clean Air Day’….
The crucial link between air pollution and biodiversity loss
WEBJul 3, 2020 · Biodiversity Loss. The visual impact that air pollution is having on the natural environment may not be obvious to the untrained eye, but from the abundance of stinging nettles on the side of the road to the lack of bugs splattered on your car windscreen, biodiversity loss is real and it is getting worse. In the UK alone, 15% of all species are ...
Historic England offer advice on retrofitting listed buildings
WEBJul 24, 2024 · Research has found that improving the energy efficiency of historic buildings could reduce carbon emissions from the UK’s buildings by 5% annually, however retrofitting historic and/or listed building throws up unique challenges. A government report released earlier this year, titled ‘Adapting Historic Homes for Energy Efficiency: A Review ...
Hidden harms: the impacts of air pollution on the mind
WEBSep 20, 2021 · Air Quality News reporter Chloe Coules investigates growing concern around the effects that air pollution can have on our brains and wellbeing, from mental health to memory.. Researchers have known for decades that high levels of air pollution can have a negative impact on respiratory and cardiovascular health, accounting for around 28,000 to 36,000 early deaths a year in the UK according to ...
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…
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