‘Day-to-day’ symptom of harmful emissions, which in turn can disrupt sleep, can be overlooked, say researchers

‘Day-to-day’ symptom of harmful emissions, which in turn can disrupt sleep, can be overlooked, say researchers

‘Day-to-day’ symptom of harmful emissions, which in turn can disrupt sleep, can be overlooked, say researchers

We are delighted to welcome Sir Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer for England, and an eminent epidemiologist, to join the discussion for the Friday Forum - ‘the ethics of air pollution’

Short-term increases in fine-particle air pollution may send more people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to emergency departments, according to a nationwide study in Singapore. Researchers examined nearly 75,000 emergency department visits for asthma and COPD between February 2016 and December 2022. The study found that the…

‘Day-to-day’ symptom of harmful emissions, which in turn can disrupt sleep, can be overlooked, say researchers

Why UK AQ was built, and future development plans.

Local air quality management (LAQM) is the framework local authorities must follow to protect against air pollution in their area.

Lawyers representing around 1.6 million motorists involved in the Dieselgate litigation are to ask the High Court for permission to appeal a judgment on whether carmakers used devices to manipulate…

The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar.

Food and Agriculture Organization urges governments to make forest restoration a national priority

The number of luxury sheds and garden rooms has rocketed since the pandemic – fuelled by those wanting an office, a gym or extra living space. Meanwhile, the resentment between neighbours has been rising, too

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Andy Burnham is our new Prime Minister, and he has the opportunity to deliver a new Clean Air Act that protects the health of everyone. Send him a postcard today and ask him to make clean air a…

Campaigners say plan marks a ‘notable shift’ away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality

The research, released by HETAS, also points to a worrying decline in chimney and fireplace maintenance.

Research reveals burning unsafe fuels and lack of chimney sweeping, is increasing there risk of fire

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10th July 2026 Our new film calls out the UK government and car manufacturers over the millions of illegally polluting diesel cars still on UK roads - and the toll they're taking on our…

Discover how School Streets improve safety and air quality, providing children with a cleaner, safer environment to walk, cycle, and enjoy community spaces. Join the movement today.

Long-term research in New York shows efforts to reduce air pollution associated with higher cognitive test scores

Greater Manchester has launched a £2 million fund to help locally licensed private hire drivers replace older vehicles with cleaner models. The Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Support Fund opens for applic...

Cause of air pollution in Camden summarised in the draft Clean Air Action Plan 2027-2030. Source: Camden Council. Commercial cooking from restaurants, hotels, pubs, and takeaways is the largest single source of PM2.5 pollution in the London Borough of Camden, states a new council report as part of a public consultation on an updated clean air action plan. Buildings used by businesses "are now the largest source of air pollution, both from the way they are heated and also from kitchens", says Camden.

Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar

Long-term research in New York shows efforts to reduce air pollution associated with higher cognitive test scores

Lord Khan is preparing to ban log burners as part of his clean air crusade in the capital.

7th September 2026 Meet the five young winners of our first Kids for Clean Air art competition, whose designs are about to go up on lamppost banners across Lambeth and Southwark.

A new study by Queen Mary University has found that air quality improvements due to the capital's Ulez area is linked to improved lung growth in children.

The UK wood stove industry admits that people burning trash in wood stoves is common.

As public air monitors disappear, federal rollbacks and state laws are making it harder than ever to know what’s in the air

Ulez's success must be a call to action to carry on in our efforts to improve the air in the UK, writes London mum and clean air campaigner Ruth.

Join Clear the Air in Havering by sending a free Mums for Lungs postcard to Andy Burnham for the sake of Rainham children and beyond. Send our new Prime Minister a postcard — Mums for Lungs The nee…

Global shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans

Combined action could lift global growth by 2.8% by 2035, report estimates

The government has launched a new air quality alerts service, allowing people to receive text messages when air pollution in their area is forecast to be high, but campaigners have said the move…