December 7, 2021
Providing the UK with capability to tackle environmental issues
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has published a Research and Innovation Strategy that describes priorities for cutting-edge atmospheric scie...
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September 24, 2021
Are new Global Air Quality Guidelines achievable for the UK?
The World Health Organisation has reduced the guideline limits for air pollution to protect human health and reduce impacts on climate change. Professor...
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June 17, 2021
Researchers ramp up measurements for six-week clean air campaign
Scientists have kick-started an intense six-week air pollution monitoring schedule, aiming to pinpoint new and emerging pollution trends.
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June 17, 2021
Four steps for building a clean air future
This Clean Air Day we are supporting action on air pollution by sharing our top four steps for building a clean air future for us all.
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May 25, 2021
Atmospheric Science Conference 2021 programme revealed
The Atmospheric Science Conference 2021 has today announced a diverse conference programme focused on solutions.
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May 20, 2021
Online children’s story explores changes in air pollution
An inspirational online children’s story titled Grandma’s Footsteps prompts readers to take note of changes in their environment.
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April 27, 2021
Consumer aerosol products overtake cars as source of dangerous smog in UK
Consumer aerosol products, such as deodorants, now release more volatile organic compound pollution than all cars in the UK.
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April 26, 2021
Winter lockdown had less impact on UK air pollution than first lockdown
Air pollution levels fell across the UK during the winter lockdown, but they did not fall as far as during the first lockdown last spring.
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April 19, 2021
Atmospheric Science Conference 2021 keynote speakers announced
The Atmospheric Science Conference 2021 has announced thirteen eminent keynote speakers, spread across three events this summer.
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March 19, 2021
Atmospheric Science for Solutions Conference
The Atmospheric Science Conference will take place this year as a series of virtual events, with the overarching theme of ‘Atmospheric Science for Solut...
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January 21, 2021
NERC proudly celebrates the excellence of six research centres, including NCAS
An independent review shows that the National Centre for Atmospheric Science delivers excellent quality research of an international standard.
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December 18, 2020
UK’s first lockdown reduced air pollution but caused surface ozone levels to rise
Less traffic on the roads during the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown led to large and rapid reductions in air pollution, but may have caused potentially da...