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Category Archives: UK
Air pollution from fossil fuels responsible for ‘one in five deaths worldwide’
Number of deaths connected to fine particulate matter from fossil fuel burning could be twice as high as previously thought, research says Air pollution from fossil fuels could account for nearly one in five deaths globally, a new study suggests. … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, Europe, Health Effects of Air Pollution, India, Medical Studies, UK, USA, USA & Canada, World News
Tagged Air Pollution, Health Effects of Air Pollution, PM2.5, Research
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England’s pollution levels soared during August heatwave
King George II is said to have described the British summer as, “three fine days and a thunderstorm”. Today, in our climate changed times, a few hot days, a smog alert and flash flooding would be more accurate. In August’s … Continue reading
‘High’ – Air pollution warning issued for London
AIR pollution in South London has risen to high levels due to the UK heatwave. The London Air Quality Network is reporting that the high levels of air pollution could continue across today with thunder showers predicted for tomorrow. The … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, ground level ozone, London, UK
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Drivers who keep their windows down are exposed to 80 percent more air pollution
Car users from the world’s least affluent cities are exposed to a disproportionate amount of in-car air pollution because they rely heavily on opening their windows for ventilation, finds a first of its kind study from the University of Surrey. … Continue reading
Cleaner air during UK lockdown relieves asthma for millions
People with asthma and other lung conditions report decrease in symptoms, finds survey Two million people in the UK with respiratory conditions such as asthma have experienced reduced symptoms during the coronavirus lockdown, according to the British Lung Foundation. A … Continue reading
Air pollution has major impact on children in sport, study warns
Breathe GB warns of damage to lungs and performance in survey of training grounds Britain’s future sporting performance could be hampered by air pollution because some training grounds are in areas with dangerously high pollution levels, a report has revealed. … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, PM2.5, UK, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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New research shows outdoor workers are exposed to 15% more pollution than the average Londoner
We are building the evidence base that proves government must act on air quality says British Safety Council. An app developed by King College London as part of the British Safety Council’s Time to Breathe campaign is building on a … Continue reading
Revealed: microplastic pollution is raining down on city dwellers
Exclusive: London has highest level yet recorded but health impacts of breathing particles are unknown Microplastic pollution is raining down on city dwellers, with research revealing that London has the highest levels yet recorded. The health impacts of breathing or … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, Research on Air Pollution in the UK, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, London, microplastic, Research, UK
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