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5 ways new monitoring technologies can help cities combat air pollution
There is a lack of data on rising air pollution in cities worldwide – but a new London scheme shows how low-cost monitors can plug that gap and help us improve air quality
Air Pollution
The UK's Clean Air Zone plans will save lives and money. Here's how
New research shows how clean air policy-making generates significant economic and health benefits – and why local and national authorities must act now.
COVID-19
COVID-19 one year on: This company is lifting the fortunes of those who have lost most
On the 1-year anniversary of the WHO’s assessment of COVID-19 as a pandemic, this climate innovation company says an equitable vaccine rollout and healthy environments – particularly in s...
Air Pollution
Closing the data gap: a cost-effective way to improve air quality
Efforts to improve air quality are hugely underfunded, but only $10 million is needed to fill the global air quality data gap and improve millions of lives
Air Pollution
Here are 6 ways you can beat air pollution every day
Climate Change
Circular strategies that could cut global emissions and tackle climate goals
The Circularity Gap Report 2021 sets out a series of actions that could save 22.8 billion tonnes of carbon and ensure global temperatures remain well below 2°C.
Air Pollution
How China is tackling air pollution with big data
A pilot project in China aims to harness big data through a platform that detects air pollution hotspots and sends data via an app to enforcement officers.
COVID-19
25 things we need to do to help save the planet after COVID-19
The world wasn’t prepared for COVID-19, but by learning lessons from the crisis we can drive a fair, low-carbon recovery. Here’s what we can do to make that happen, according to the OECD.
Air Pollution
The hidden dangers of air pollution: how safe is your home?
More than 3 billion people worldwide are exposed to air pollution within their own homes through cooking, heating and lighting with traditional fuels.
Climate Change
Toxic air causes thousands of deaths a year. Here's how to prevent it
A study has shown that around 51,000 premature deaths could be prevented each year if cities reduce air pollution and increase sustainability.
Air Pollution
Coronavirus causes ‘record fall’ in fossil-fuel emissions in 2020
Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel and industry are expected to drop by 7% in 2020, according to new analysis. But it won't slow the pace of global warming.
Climate Change
Why addressing the aluminium industry’s carbon footprint is key to climate action
Leaders in the aluminium industry must engage in the conversation around decarbonisation, to set ambitious targets and to work together on a path to reach net-zero by 2050.
United Kingdom
Tough air quality rules are making a difference, says London’s mayor
Since introducing its strict emissions regulations, the UK’s capital has seen a drop in air pollution – but levels there still exceed WHO guidelines.
Air Pollution
London’s air quality has dramatically improved since 2016. Here’s how the UK capital did it
Air Pollution
This is how coronavirus compares to the world's smallest particles
For one of the biggest threats facing the world, coronavirus is very small. This is how the germ compares for size with other diseases and particles like air pollution.