Sheffield’s DPH discusses their Clean Air Zone, one year on
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Paul Day. Paul is the editor of Public Sector News. On the first anniversary of Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone going live, Greg Fell, Director of Public Health, Sheffield City Council has been explaining the purposes of the Zone and explaining what else the council are doing to improve air quality in the city. Last month we reported on early data….
CO2 affects human health at lower levels than previously thought
WEBJul 10, 2019 · Exposure to carbon dioxide (CO2) poses direct risks to human health at lower levels than previously thought, research has found. Reviewing current studies on the subject, American academics concluded that exposure to ambient CO2 in indoor environments can have harmful effects on the human body at much lower levels, causing health problems such as inflammation, reduced cognitive performance and ...
Cardiff says no to Clean Air Zone, will spend £32m on other …
WEBMar 15, 2019 · Cardiff City Council will not implement a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in the city and instead will roll out measures worth £32m to combat air pollution. The authority chose this direction following an independent survey commissioned to forecast future NO2 pollution levels in the city that identified just one street….
Events – AirQualityNews
WEB2024 National Air Quality Conference. The 2024 National Air Quality Conference 6th November, Prospero House, Borough, London. We are delighted to announce the 2024 National Air Quality Conference will be heading to a new venue this November, Prospero House, Borough, London on 6th November. This …
Local Government and Legislation – AirQualityNews
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Exclusive: Clean Air Day theme confirmed for 15 June 2023
WEBJun 15, 2023 · Paul is the editor of Public Sector News. Global Action Plan, the environmental charity that co-ordinates Clean Air Day, the UK’s largest campaign on air pollution, has launched the 2023 theme for this year’s event which will take place on June 15th. This year’s theme ‘Clean up our air to look after your mind this Clean Air Day’….
Every medical centre in London exceeds WHO air quality standards
WEBFeb 3, 2022 · Every hospital, medical centre, and care home in London is in an area that exceeds World Health Organisation air pollution guidelines. The data which was published by City Hall shows that for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) while 91% of hospitals and medical centres meet the legal limits set by the UK Government, no hospital of medical centre meets the stricter WHO guidelines.
The 15-minute city: ideology or reality? – AirQualityNews
WEBAug 15, 2024 · However, many believe that the 15-minute city is no more than a concept, an ideology, an unrealistic reality for modern day requirements. Modern life has become interwoven with car use due to a lack of sufficient public transport infrastructure and underfunded local buses and community transport services. The …
Cleaning up London’s air – AirQualityNews
WEBJun 30, 2021 · In our statement, we have proposed seven key recommendations for local, regional, and national policymakers, environmental lobbyists, public health practitioners, environmental health practitioners, London health and care partners to: Advocate for at least 2.5% of UK annual GDP to be spent on tackling air quality and climate change in …
Cornwall unveils five-year clean air strategy – AirQualityNews
WEBJul 31, 2019 · The council’s Clean Air Strategy For Cornwall 2019-2024 proposes the provision of more charging points for electric vehicle drivers to use and replacing the council’s fleet of diesel vehicles with lower-emitting alternatives. The strategy, linked to the council’s climate change plans backed by its cabinet last week, also outlines plans to ...