New research method reveals significant reduction in carbon footprint of British pig farms
The carbon footprint of British pig farming has reduced by almost 40% over the last 20 years, according to a new study, using...
Net zero innovators receive £24 million cash boost from UK government
Next generation energy innovators will receive a £24 million cash boost to develop “new technologies that will decarbonise UK industry, build home-grown energy supplies...
£80m boost to help UK businesses tackle carbon emissions
The UK government announced the disbursement of over £80 million funding on 28 June, intended to give a boost to a range of projects...
Carbon-captured net-zero cement launches
Heidelberg Materials is introducing a carbon-captured net-zero cement, said to be the world’s first, which will be available to customers in Europe. The product...
Concerns about credibility of carbon offsetting schemes expressed in UK environmental services survey
Businesses across the UK environmental services industry have seemingly expressed concern at the credibility and transparency of carbon credit offsetting schemes.
In a report presenting...
Study appears to establish link between traffic pollution and childhood asthma
There is now sufficient evidence to link traffic pollution to the development of childhood asthma, according to a study carried out by the University...
Air sampling one-day course
Air sampling expert SKC is offering a comprehensive one day hands-on practical training course
Air pollution holding back next generation of GB sports stars: Link to long term...
More than a quarter (28%) of children’s sports grounds analysed in five UK cities have dangerous air pollution
92% of sports grounds analysed...
Particle profiling
A new study has found high concentrations of small particles in the air in the Copenhagen Metro.
UK firm presents “game-changing” solution to monitoring indoor air quality
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a global concern for health, wellbeing and productivity as people spend 90% of their time indoors, where IAQ can...
Poorly ventilated household activity may exceed health guidelines for air quality
Using gas hobs and ovens without adequate ventilation causes high levels of NO2 and PM around the home, according to a new study.
A paper...
Sponsored Content: “Laser-focused on net zero”
Mark Naples, General Manager at Umicore Coating Services writes: Laser absorption spectroscopy is a powerful tool for detecting trace gases and has been widely used in the monitoring of atmospheric greenhouse gases, pollution, and respiration processes, including human breath analysis. The detection is based on the absorption of light when it propagates through a medium.
Carbon capture for the masses
Effective carbon capture will no longer be reserved for large-scale operations in heavy industries, according to Ingersoll Rand and Aqualung, who have collaborated to develop “a modular, scalable, and instantly deployable carbon capture solution”
Veolia trial demonstrates major savings for CO2 emissions from yellow plant
Latest data shows 58% carbon savings which will advance the transition to net zero through optimised vehicle performance, maintenance and operating regimes
The latest trials...
Reducing cars’ emissions easier said than done, says EU audit institution
The EU’s CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars will not be achievable as long as important prerequisites are missing, says a report...
Scottish Government announces Green Industrial Strategy
The Scottish Government announced a new Green Industrial Strategy on 11 September.
It was unveiled by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and colleagues during a...
Air monitoring service launches in Brighton
The University of Brighton has launched online air quality data so residents can see which times and days were more polluted than others.
The service...
The worm turns for IAQ sensing?
Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have developed a new method for measuring indoor air quality, making use of fluorescent nematodes.
Air pollution and trees study overturns “rough and hairy is good” dictum
If you're trying to take pollution out of the air, choose evergreen trees with smaller leaves. That's according to a new study from the...
