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Researchers from Imperial College London and London School of Economics participate in round table discussion on the proposed Environment bill
Researchers from Imperial College and the London School of Economics recently presented their work on air quality at a
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Study found air pollution increases risk of mental disorders
A study has found that people living in…
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Clean Air Day – 8th October 2020
The MRC Centre for Environment and Health is proud to support the Clean Air Day campaign, which took place on 8th October 2020. The video on "The Indoor-Outdoor Air-Pollution Continuum" released for Clean Air Day. Hear from Professor Frank Kelly, Dr Ian Mudway and other leading experts about the global problem of air pollution, why we must focus on the indoor-outdoor continuum of what we are breathing in, the steps we can take to reduce personal health risk and why Dyson is committed to supporting scientists in research, educational and awareness-raising activities. Clean Air Day, the UK's largest air pollution campaign led by Global Action Plan, brings together communities, businesses, schools and the health sector and engages with thousands of people at hundreds of events to improve public understanding of air pollution, build awareness of how air pollution affects our health and explain the easy actions we can all do to tackle air pollution, helping to protect the environment and our health.
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London’s air pollution levels drop drastically over the past 4 years
The number of Londoners living in areas where nitrogen…
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Demand of new regulations for former gasworks sites
A new coalition including residents living near former gasworks…
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Increase in harmful particles from asphalt during hot summer conditions
Researchers have identified asphalt roads as a significant source…
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Research shows traffic-related asthma takes a toll on the health of young people
An estimated 4 million children develop…
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Scientist find airborne plastic in various environments
Although research into the prevalence of…
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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 relevant to the future management of the pandemic.
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