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Tag Archives: King’s College London
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
Scores more heart attacks and strokes on high pollution days, figures show
Data reveals acute impact on people’s health and the strain it puts on emergency services Scores of children and adults are being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment on days of high pollution in cities across England, figures show. Each … Continue reading
Side street routes to avoid city pollution can cut exposure by half
Clean air signposts and online walking maps to sidestep diesel fumes would benefit public health, finds study Taking a side street route when walking through a city cuts a person’s air pollution exposure by half, according to a new study. … Continue reading
Parents warned over taking babies outside in London as air pollution levels soar
Parents in London were today advised to “take care” when taking their baby outside because of toxic air pollution levels. The warning came from the pioneering Plume Labs company whose aim is “making the air more transparent”. The firm put … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, King's College London, London, UK, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Thermal imaging video shows air pollution danger zones
With the World Health Organisation revealing this week that air pollution kills 16,000 Britons a year, one of the UK’s leading academics on air quality is developing thermal – or infrared – technology that enables viewers to physically see pollution … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Pollution, FLIR, King's College London, Research, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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The polluting effect of wear and tear in brakes and tyres
One in six MOT failures is due to brake or tyre problems. These wear as we drive, as does the surface of roads. Most of the wear material ends up as dust at the kerb or gets washed into drains … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, King's College London, Research
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Success! London’s Air Pollution Levels are Dropping, Thanks to Smart Policies
London’s infamous smoggy roads have been tackled by policy makers hoping to decrease air pollution in the city. Now, 10 years of data show that they’re on the right track. Scientists at King’s College London analyzed a wealth of data … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, EU - European Union, King's College London, London, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, PM10, PM2.5, UK
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Farringdon Street in the City is the worst place for toxic pollution in London
Farringdon Street is worse than the Blackwall Tunnel northern approach, Old Street and Marylebone Road for deadly toxic particles The worst clouds of tiny toxic particles linked to the early deaths of thousands of Londoners are found in the Square … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, City of London, King's College London, London, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, PM2.5, UK
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