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 …
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 ...
Big Interview: Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor of London for ...
WEBFeb 18, 2022 · Following the expansion of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in October 2021, Air Quality News reporter Chloe Coules asks Shirley Rodrigues what is next for air quality policy in the capital. Following her senior policy experience where she helped to implement the London Low Emission Zone, Shirley Rodrigues was appointed as Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy in 2016.
Why do lithium-ion batteries degrade over time? - AirQualityNews
WEBJan 12, 2021 · Beatrice Browning, PhD researcher at the Faraday Institution explains why lithium-ion batteries degrade over time and outlines what is being done to extend their lifespan. Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are rechargeable batteries used in various portable electronic devices, including phones, laptops, and importantly electric vehicles (EVs). A significant battery lifetime is…
Were trams the answer to our air pollution woes all along?
WEBMay 12, 2020 · According to the Economist, the capital cost per mile of a tram is anywhere from £25m to £60m. Whereas a bus service can cost as little as £2.5m per mile. However, Harkins, who has spent his career dedicated to trams and ultra-light rail, argued that the cost of trams needs to be viewed as ‘generational.’ ‘People say there’s such a ...
This is the most advanced interactive map of UK air pollution ever ...
WEBMay 4, 2022 · A tool that has been touted as the most advanced street-by-street map of UK air pollution levels has launched, allowing citizens to locate their home and receive a full breakdown of the types of air pollution identified in their area. The Address Pollution resource was created by the Central Office of Public Interest (Copi) and Imperial College ...
320 European cities now have active Low Emission Zones
WEBJul 22, 2022 · Across the continent support for schemes to reduce congestion and improve air quality is rapidly increasing, with hundreds of locations preparing to introduce initiatives by 2025. There are now 320 cities in Europe with active Low Emission Zones (LEZs), marking a 40% increase since 2019. The number is set to…
Bristol Transport Strategy to address congestion and pollution
WEBSep 26, 2018 · The draft Bristol Transport Strategy published on Monday (24 September) sets out how the city council plans to tackle challenges affecting journeys including traffic congestion, growth in housing and jobs, inequality and health problems caused by inactivity and air pollution, the council has said. Bristol council is consulting on a new strategy ...
Scientists develop new process to capture NO2 - AirQualityNews
WEBNov 25, 2019 · Scientists have developed a new process to convert nitrogen dioxide (NO2) into an industrial chemical using only water and air. University of Manchester researchers have developed a metal-organic framework (MOF) material that can capture NO2 and then convert it easily into nitric acid, a multi-million-pound industry with uses including ...
The crucial link between air pollution and biodiversity loss
WEBJul 3, 2020 · Biodiversity Loss. The visual impact that air pollution is having on the natural environment may not be obvious to the untrained eye, but from the abundance of stinging nettles on the side of the road to the lack of bugs splattered on your car windscreen, biodiversity loss is real and it is getting worse. In the UK alone, 15% of all species are ...
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