August 17, 2026
Wildfire smoke and heat create indoor air quality challenge for UK households
Smoke particles infiltrated homes in Greater Manchester during July’s Pennine wildfires, even with windows closed.
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July 29, 2026
What do wildfires mean for air quality?
Wildfires can have significant impacts on air quality, as wildfire smoke contains a mixture of hazardous air pollutants.
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July 28, 2026
Desert dust pollution in Europe is rising, with risks for health and solar energy
The amount of desert dust from North Africa that is reaching Europe is on the rise.
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July 16, 2026
What does observing London’s air from the BT Tower tell us about pollution?
For over 20 years, scientists have operated a pioneering atmospheric observatory at the top of the BT Tower, measuring pollution in the air we breathe.
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July 3, 2026
NCAS air quality modelling informs WHO update on global air pollution exposure
Global progress on reducing air pollution has slowed, as reported by the World Health Organization and informed by air pollution modelling at NCAS.
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June 18, 2026
Clean Air Day: How NCAS’s air quality research links people, places and health
This Clean Air Day, NCAS highlights how understanding air quality can help protect people’s health and support better decisions for communities across t...
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June 16, 2026
Investigating air quality in busy UK ports
Researchers are carrying out new measurements in Southampton to better understand how emissions from ships affect local air quality in coastal communities.
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June 10, 2026
Air pollution from airports matters to local communities
Professor Alastair Lewis talks about airports, air pollution, health, regulation, and the role of atmospheric scientists.
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May 18, 2026
Just one hour of exposure to everyday air pollution can affect lung and brain function
Just an hour of exposure to common indoor and outdoor air pollutants can trigger changes in people’s lung function and brain activity.
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May 12, 2026
Recreational gas use spurs nitrous oxide emissions in Ho Chi Minh City
Recreational use of laughing gas has been identified as a significant and previously overlooked source of greenhouse gas emissions in Ho Chi Minh City.
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May 6, 2026
Paint rules cut harmful air pollution by 60% in 15 years – but policy lags behind
Changes to the way decorative paints are made have reduced harmful air pollution emissions over the past two decades.
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March 5, 2026
Why is there Saharan dust in the UK, and what does it mean for weather and air quality?
Saharan dust is drifting over the UK, which can hazy skies and vibrant sunsets, and occasionally reduce air quality.