UK air pollution Archives

Air Quality

Yes, Air Pollution Killed 9-Year-Old Ella Kissi Debrah — Inquest’s Conclusion

The landmark inquest into the tragic death of nine-year-old Ella Kissi-Debrah today confirmed that air pollution was a material factor in causing and worsening the...

Guest ContributorDecember 16, 2020

Air Quality

A 9 Year Old Died From Asthma — Her Death Was Most Likely Caused By Air Pollution

The story of a young girl, Ella Kissi-Debrah, who was 9 when she died, is one of heartbreak. Her death took place in 2013,...

Johnna CriderDecember 9, 2020

Cars

Renault Attacks Idling Pollution At Schools

27% of parents in the UK admit to idling while waiting for their children — men more than 50% likely to do so than...

Zachary ShahanSeptember 25, 2020

Air Quality

How Climate Change Is Affecting The UK

While the climate crisis affects some places more acutely than others, the writing’s on the wall everywhere: We need to accelerate the global shift...

Guest ContributorMay 28, 2018

Air Quality

Biggest Response To London’s Increased “T-Charge” = Shift To Public Transit

Some cities are working to quell city air pollution faster than others. UK cities are beginning to charge higher-polluting vehicles to drive into their...

Cynthia ShahanDecember 22, 2017

Air Quality

MappAir — New UK-Wide, Online, High-Resolution Air Pollution Map

A new UK-wide, online, high-resolution air pollution map known as "MappAir" has been developed and launched by EarthSense Systems, a joint-venture between the aerial...

James AyreDecember 10, 2017