Air quality
London’s first clean air zone has improved air quality, research shows
The introduction of the low emission zone helped to reduce particulate matter in Greater London by 13% between 2008 and 2013.
Irish air quality met EU requirements in 2022 but not WHO guidelines
The findings come in the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest air quality report.
High Court to hear legal challenge over car emissions testing
Environmental justice groups and the Northern Ireland children’s rights watchdog took the case to the High Court on Thursday.
Lung conditions will be made worse by climate change, say researchers
Respiratory experts are calling on governments to reduce emissions and improve air quality using the same policies.
Mother of girl who died of air pollution ‘concerned’ about Ulez expansion cost
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has been campaigning for cleaner air in UK cities.
London Mayor lacks power to order Ulez expansion, councils tell High Court
Five Conservative-led local authorities are challenging Sadiq Khan’s plans to extend the Ultra Low Emission Zone.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds gig cancelled in US due to air quality issues
US-based rock band Garbage had also been due to play the same night at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, Wisconsin.
Canadian wildfires hit air quality in US cities including Chicago and Detroit
Nationally, there are currently 490 fires burning, with 255 of them considered to be out of control.
Columnist’s view on Churches’ role is inaccurate and unfair
THE responsibility given to teachers for the education of our children is a heavy one, and possibly one of the most onerous any profession can have.
Coronavirus: Lockdown sees dramatic drop in air pollution that costs hundreds of lives
THERE has been a dramatic drop in harmful nitrogen dioxide in the air across Belfast since the Covid-19 lockdown measures were put in place.