October 27, 2020
Helping society rise to the challenges ahead: our vision, our values, our goals
Today, the National Centre for Atmospheric Science launches its five-year strategy, which sets out our commitment to help solve the challenges
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October 7, 2020
Creative campaign for school children launches on Clean Air Day
Schools within Clean Air Zone cities are being encouraged to contribute to a clean air story, co-produced by the National Centre for Atmospheric Science.
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September 8, 2020
Shower gel, shampoo and chemical fumes: how everyday products affect air quality
Volatile organic compounds are found in many household products, but they can release harmful pollutants into the air.
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August 14, 2020
Air pollution has smaller impact on COVID-19 mortality than previously thought, but UK study show...
The effects of long-term exposure to air pollution on COVID-19 deaths in the UK appears smaller than reported in some other countries.
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July 13, 2020
Air pollution down by 40% in cities during COVID-19 lockdown
Nitrogen dioxide fell by over 40% in cities around the UK during the COVID-19 lockdown, while small particle pollution saw smaller changes.
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June 25, 2020
“Virtually all changes” proposed for net zero emissions could improve air quality in the UK
The UK’s transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions could reduce air pollution in nearly every sector.
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June 19, 2020
Eyjafjallajökull 2010: How Icelandic volcano eruption closed European skies
Ten years ago the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökul erupted, sending a plume of volcanic ash over nine kilometers into the sky. The
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June 8, 2020
Innovative public engagement project will tell the story of cleaner air during COVID-19
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science is embarking on a digital story-telling initiative to engage children with recent changes in our environment.
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April 14, 2020
Government urges experts to assess air quality during COVID-19 pandemic
Experts are being asked to address a set of urgent short-term questions related to air quality during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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March 31, 2020
Air pollution falling across UK cities, latest data shows
Air pollution has started to improve in many UK cities, following the same pattern set by other countries where travel and outdoor activity
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March 25, 2020
Early signs suggest COVID-19 outbreak will impact UK air quality
Scientists have seen significant reductions in air pollution levels around the world, as the COVID-19 outbreak impacts travel and work.
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March 18, 2020
Scientists search for new source of air pollutants by taking flight during Cape Verde dust season
Scientists have been flying over the Atlantic Ocean to investigate how desert dust and man-made pollution are interacting in remote marine environments.