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...
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November 23, 2020
Tracking ship exhaust emissions shines a light on cloud behaviour
Emissions from ship exhausts can have a major impact on air quality and climate, and in particular, change the behaviour and
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November 20, 2020
£61 million boost for Europes largest flying lab to tackle environmental challenges
UK scientists will take to the skies on the FAAM Airborne Laboratory to carry out crucial research into challenges such as climate change and severe wea...
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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.