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Research into Covid-19’s impact on mental health receives £2 million boost
Six new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and…
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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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Where is the world on its goal to cut deaths from chronic disease by 2030?
A global study led by Professor Majid Ezzati of…
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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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Europe’s worst hit countries in first wave of COVID-19
An international study reported in both Nature and
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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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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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