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WEBHeadlines Local Government. Bath’s Clean Air Zone drives down NO2 by 32%. Bath and North East Somerset Council have published their 2023 Bath Clean Air Zone Report which shows that NO2 levels in 2023 were 32% lower than those in 2019, representing a reduction of 10.5 μg/m³ over those four years. View.
Sheffield’s DPH discusses their Clean Air Zone, one year on
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Paul Day. Paul is the editor of Public Sector News. On the first anniversary of Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone going live, Greg Fell, Director of Public Health, Sheffield City Council has been explaining the purposes of the Zone and explaining what else the council are doing to improve air quality in the city. Last month we reported on early 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 ...
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 …
Climate change refugees: the landmark case of Teitiota v New …
WEBDec 23, 2020 · In this landmark case, the UN Human Rights Committee (HRC) ruled, for the first time, that expelling an individual to a place where they may be exposed to life threatening risks due to the adverse effects of climate change could violate the right to life. In 2013, Ioane Teitiota (the claimant) and his family left their home on the small atoll ...
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’….
Southampton agrees Clean Air Zone proposals and present ‘Green …
WEBJan 25, 2019 · Councillors in Southampton have agreed proposals for a Clean Air Zone in the city and presented a ‘Green City Charter’ to combat air pollution. The local authority decided against introducing a vehicle charge following a consultation and instead the CAZ will focus on other measures for HGVs, buses, taxis and shipping. These include:
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.
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…
EDF and Cangzhou City make breakthroughs in China’s
WEBAug 2, 2021 · China’s economic reforms have helped to usher in rapid growth, however, this rapid growth is accompanied by air pollution. China has made great strides in improving air quality in recent years. Many cities, such as Cangzhou in China’s industrial heartland have tried to find a way to identify pollution sources…