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Air pollution and particle sizes
Research led by Professor Frank Kelly into ultrafine particles and the effects on health suggest further exploration is
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Research shows traffic-related asthma takes a toll on the health of young people
An estimated 4 million children develop asthma annually due to the levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in
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Scientist find airborne plastic in various environments
Although research into the prevalence of airborne plastics is relatively recent compared to research in plastics in landfills and oceans,
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Silvertown Tunnel and concerns around London’s aims for carbon neutrality
Calls to halt the development of a new £1.2 billion Silvertown tunnel are highlighted in a new report supported by leading researchers and academics, including Professor Frank Kelly, as reported in Architects’ Journal.
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The impact of air pollution on coronavirus
According to a report produced by expert advisers to the UK government, air pollution is likely to exacerbate the number and severity of Covid-19 infections, as published in The Guardian. A government advisory group chaired by Professor Frank Kelly input into this report, noting that potential interactions between air pollution and Covid-19 were important to assess as they may be […]
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China’s air pollution returns to pre-coronavirus levels
Many cities saw a plummet in levels of air pollution as a result of government imposed lockdowns due to Covid-19. With China seeing a return to levels of air pollution held prior to Covid-19, researchers question whether European cities will soon see a similar rise. Researchers and air pollution experts, including Dr Gary Fuller as reported […]
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