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 ...
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WEBSome of the UK’s largest fleet companies have begun trials of the Vauxhall Vivaro Hydrogen, in advance of the company making their largest light commercial vehicle, the Movano Hydrogen, commercially available later this year.
2024 National Air Quality Conference – AirQualityNews
WEBEvent 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…
Which European cities have the best air quality?
WEBJul 14, 2022 · The latest data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals which cities in Europe have the cleanest air. Between 2020 and 2021, Umeå in Sweden and Faro and Funchal in Portugal were the cleanest cities according to the EEA. The data comes from the European city air quality viewer, which…
The Big Interview: Hugh Helferty, Producer ... - AirQualityNews
WEBSep 23, 2022 · Having spent a lifetime working research and leadership roles for one of the world’s biggest oil giants, a leading energy scientist and co-founder of PACE speaks to Air Quality News’ Martin Guttridge-Hewitt about his career and asking energy bosses to store their own emissions. Can you…
This is the most advanced interactive map of UK air pollution ever ...
WEBMay 4, 2022 · A new street-by-street tool allows people to check toxicity of their atmosphere based on postcode, with in-depth details of health risks associated with each pollutant. 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…
Feature: An eruption of air pollution – AirQualityNews
WEBNov 19, 2021 · Air Quality News explores the impact that volcanic eruptions are having on our atmosphere. If the past 18 months haven’t already been enough to handle, late last month, La Palma, Spain experienced its first volcanic eruption in over 50 years. The eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano, which…
World’s first publicly accessible hyper-local air quality network ...
WEBJul 8, 2022 · Dr Matthew Johnson, Chief Scientific Officer at AirScape, said: ‘Air pollution is one of the most profound issues facing humanity today. Tackling this crisis requires policy makers, businesses, and the general public to have a real-time, accurate understanding of air quality through accessible, publicly available data.
Bristol Transport Strategy to address congestion and pollution
WEBSep 26, 2018 · It comes as the authority weighs up the options for the establishment of a Clean Air Zone in the city, as part of its efforts to bring air pollution in line with legal limits, with five options currently being considered (see airqualitynews.com story).Bristol’s Transport Strategy indicates that further work is needed to determine the size and extent of a potential CAZ — with the proposals ...
Air pollution on London Underground four times worse than …
WEBNov 29, 2019 · Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution is on average four times worse in the London Underground than on busy roads above ground, a new study has found. Scientists from King’s College London undertook the research using a device placed inside a backpack, which measured PM2.5 on journeys on the Tube as…