June 25, 2026
What do heatwaves mean for air quality?
Besides bringing risks to the environment, infrastructure, and people’s physical and mental health, heatwaves also affect air quality.
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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 7, 2026
Climate models reveal how pollution in Europe affects seasonal weather in Asia
Air pollution from Europe more than a century ago may have intensified the Asian summer monsoon and influenced rainfall for millions of people.
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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 17, 2025
Unlocking answers to climate change, air pollution, and high-risk weather in 2025
We're looking back at our science stories from this year, and highlighting the contributions our community of staff have made towards atmospheric science.
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December 10, 2025
Making research matter: UK’s leading research organisations unite
NCAS is proud to be part of a new alliance called the National Research Organisations Group.