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
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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.
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January 16, 2026
Hover to measure: Meet the drones of atmospheric science
We spoke to research scientists at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science about the use of drones - also known as UAVs - in atmospheric science.
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December 3, 2025
Study reveals high levels of air pollution in the homes of Bradford families
High concentrations of fine particulate matter were found in some of the homes participating in the long-term Born in Bradford health study.
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November 28, 2025
Major drop in ship sulfur emissions confirmed following global regulation change
Researchers confirm that sulfur emissions from ships have significantly reduced due to global regulations.
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September 24, 2025
NCAS awarded funding to push the frontiers of environmental research
NCAS is embarking on three new ambitious climate change and air pollution research projects.