October 18, 2022
Researchers ready to track wood burner emissions ahead of winter energy crisis
National Centre for Atmospheric Science is set to monitor changes in pollution created by solid fuel burning in homes over winter.
October 18, 2022
National Centre for Atmospheric Science is set to monitor changes in pollution created by solid fuel burning in homes over winter.
April 7, 2022
Two high air pollution warnings have been issued for London so far this year. High pressure weather systems that form over the UK in spring bring light ...
September 24, 2021
The World Health Organisation has reduced the guideline limits for air pollution to protect human health and reduce impacts on climate change. Professor...
June 17, 2021
Scientists have kick-started an intense six-week air pollution monitoring schedule, aiming to pinpoint new and emerging pollution trends.
June 17, 2021
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.
April 27, 2021
Consumer aerosol products, such as deodorants, now release more volatile organic compound pollution than all cars in the UK.
April 26, 2021
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.
December 18, 2020
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...
October 7, 2020
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.
August 14, 2020
The effects of long-term exposure to air pollution on COVID-19 deaths in the UK appears smaller than reported in some other countries.
July 13, 2020
Nitrogen dioxide fell by over 40% in cities around the UK during the COVID-19 lockdown, while small particle pollution saw smaller changes.
April 14, 2020
Experts are being asked to address a set of urgent short-term questions related to air quality during the COVID-19 pandemic.