Secondhand vape smoke may damage lung tissue A study has found that lingering clouds from e-cigarettes can transform indoors, forming tiny particles filled with metals and highly reactive chemicals that may damage lung tissue when inhaled. airqualitynews.com/headlines/se...

Wood burners polluting rural homes more than traffic A citizen science project with schoolchildren on the Isle of Anglesey has revealed that, for rural children, the greatest threat to air quality is not outside on the roads, but inside their own homes. airqualitynews.com/headlines/wo...

Officials knew 9/11 air was toxic while telling New Yorkers it was safe A memo reveals that New York City officials privately anticipated ‘tens of thousands’ of lawsuits for toxic exposure at Ground Zero while claiming that the air was ‘safe and acceptable.’ airqualitynews.com/editors-pick...

Officials knew 9/11 air was toxic while telling New Yorkers it was safe A memo reveals that New York City officials privately anticipated ‘tens of thousands’ of lawsuits for toxic exposure at Ground Zero while claiming that the air was ‘safe and acceptable.’ airqualitynews.com/editors-pick...

Air pollution, dampness and a lack of dogs increase asthma risk A study has found that a combination of early-life exposures – indoor dampness, outdoor air pollution and the absence of a family dog, influences the risk of developing asthma by the age of five. airqualitynews.com/headlines/ai...

Air pollution joins Europe’s list of cancer risks Air pollution has today (4th February) been formally recognised as a cancer risk in Europe for the first time, after being added to the European Code Against Cancer. airqualitynews.com/headlines/ai...

Air pollution sparks civil war inside ant colonies Air pollution may be turning ants against their own families, according to new research which suggests that such pollution could break down insect societies. airqualitynews.com/headlines/ai...

EXCLUSIVE: A woman living near a Lancashire PFAS factory has said she is “terrified of going in the garden” after testing of her duck’s eggs by the local council has revealed that eating just one egg a week would exceed safe levels of PFAS consumption. www.endsreport.com/article/1946...

5,000 diesel vehicles on London's roads are council-owned The majority of London’s borough councils are still operating vehicle fleets predominantly powered by diesel, despite the capital’s clean air ambitions, new analysis shows. airqualitynews.com/uncategorise...

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Half of U.S. states export air pollution to neighbours A new study reveals that over half of all U.S. states are net exporters of pollution-linked premature deaths, while around a third contribute zero net pollution to neighbouring states. airqualitynews.com/headlines/ha...

Respire launch legal challenge against scrapping of LEZ in France @respireasso.bsky.social have launched a class action for cessation of breach against the French government, following formal approval of an amendment to abolish the country’s Low Emission Zones. airqualitynews.com/legislation/...

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy is associated with poorer cognitive development in infants, according to new research. The study is the first to use eye-tracking technology to objectively measure how prenatal pollution affects early brain function. airqualitynews.com/headlines/pr...

Electric vehicle uptake linked to real-world drop in air pollution The growing adoption of electric vehicles in California is already delivering measurable improvements in air quality. airqualitynews.com/cars-freight...

Air fryers produce 'tiny fraction' of cooking pollution Pan frying a chicken breast produces 150 times more particulate matter than air frying it, according to new research from the University of Birmingham. airqualitynews.com/headlines/ai...

Clean air grants failing to electrify Manchester's taxis Less than a third of taxi drivers receiving grants from Greater Manchester’s Hackney Support Fund are to use the money to buy a zero emission vehicle, Clean Cities have found. airqualitynews.com/headlines/cl...

Study links air pollution to specific lung cancer subtypes A 25-year study, led by ISGlobal, finds that PM2.5 increases the risk of all lung cancer subtypes, while several gaseous pollutants are associated with non-small-cell lung cancer. airqualitynews.com/headlines/st...

Government launch consultation on domestic burning The UK Government has launched a nationwide consultation on domestic wood and solid fuel burning, setting out proposals to reduce air pollution from stoves and fuels used in homes. airqualitynews.com/news/legisla...

'Safe' pesticide levels found to accelerate aging in fish A pesticide commonly used in agriculture may be shortening the lives of fish by speeding up the aging process, according to a new international study. airqualitynews.com/health/safe-...

Air pollution harms the heart during breast cancer treatment A new study has found that chronic exposure to common air pollutants significantly worsens heart damage in breast cancer patients undergoing standard treatments. airqualitynews.com/headlines/ai...

Kinetic energy emerges as key factor in indoor air quality Research from the University of Birmingham has demonstrated a new way of analysing indoor air pollution, revealing a clear relationship between office occupancy, physical activity and air quality. airqualitynews.com/headlines/ki...

Now we're giving the moon a methane problem. A new study warns that the surge in lunar exploration could rapidly contaminate the Moon’s most scientifically precious sites, potentially obscuring clues about the origins of life on Earth. airqualitynews.com/editors-pick...

Shanghai subway study maps hidden commuter risk Using the subway outside rush hour doesn't necessarily reduce exposure to PMs, because people have to wait longer for trains. airqualitynews.com/cars-freight...

The Des Collins interview We speak to the man best known for leading the Corby toxic waste case, a legal battle in which atmospheric pollution was linked to birth defects for the first time. A story told in the Netflix drama 'Toxic Town' localgov.legal/2026/01/06/d...

Thirdhand smoke: a toxic time-release capsule A new study has investigated the threat of ‘thirdhand smoke’ highlighting the fact that the dangers of indoor smoking persist long after the cigarette is put out. airqualitynews.com/headlines/th...

Trial launched to track workers' exposure to London's air pollution Researchers at Imperial College are calling on London-based companies to trial a new digital tool designed to monitor and reduce outdoor workers’ exposure to harmful air pollution. airqualitynews.com/industry-new...

Campaigners demand urgent action on school air quality Safe Air Schools UK has issued a plea to the UK government, warning that poor air quality in classrooms is creating a preventable public health crisis, fuelling illness, and disrupting children’s education airqualityn.ws.com/headlines/ca...

Blind spot revealed in the monitoring of India's stubble burning A change in the daily timing of stubble burning has created a blind spot in national monitoring, leading to a dangerous underestimation of the problem, according to new analyses by NASA and iFOREST. airqualitynews.com/headlines/bl...

Archived air filters reveal 34 years of hidden biodiversity decline By analysing decades of archived air filters, scientists have reconstructed a weekly record of biodiversity spanning 34 years, revealing a significant decline linked to forest management. airqualitynews.com/editors-pick...

New tool will assess viability of installing air filters in classrooms The CHEPA (Classroom HEPA) impact calculator is a free, web-based resource which helps users explore whether adding a HEPA filter unit could meaningfully improve indoor air quality airqualitynews.com/headlines/ne...

NYC congestion pricing cuts air pollution by 22% in six months In its first six months, New York City’s controversial congestion pricing scheme has reduced air pollution by 22% in the toll zone, while improving air quality across the entire metropolitan region. airqualitynews.com/cars-freight...

Government's air quality Plan puts the economy ahead of health Dr Peter Knapp, air quality scientist and filmmaker, provides a damning response to the Government’s Environmental Improvement Plan, which was published yesterday. airqualitynews.com/industry-new...

Air pollution was linked to around 2,500 prematures deaths in Nairobi in 2019 and PM2.5 levels were four times higher than WHO guidelines. The capital city has launched a new action plan to tackle the problem 👇 airqualitynews.com/headlines/na... #pollution #news #Kenya #AirQuality #climatecrisis

Hong Kong fire highlights dangers of bamboo scaffolding ‘I thought it could be the future of environmentally conscious construction but it turns out to be very much a dangerous relic of the past.’ 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/hon... #HongKong #Building #Construction #Fire

The Des Collins Interview❗️ Des Collins is best known for leading the Corby toxic waste case—the first time atmospheric pollution was legally linked to birth defects. 👉Read more: airqualitynews.com/legislation/... #pollution #exclusive #interview #news #Corbyscandal #Corby #airquality #legal

COP30 yields ‘baby steps’ in the fight against emissions 'Developed countries have betrayed vulnerable nations by failing to deliver science-aligned national emission reduction plans.’ 👇 airqualitynews.com/news/cop30-y... #COP30 #climatecrisis #pollution #news #emissions #climatechange

LIVE + BREATHE: Art, Community and the Fight for Clean Air Fresh from Healthy City Design 2025 in Salford, Jayda David of Live + Breathe explains how community-led creativity can drive cleaner air and healthier cities. 👉: airqualitynews.com/headlines/li... #airquality #news #pollution #cleanair

Excellent read from Nick Maini on Hammersmith Bridge. 'When the bridge closed, about 25,000 vehicles crossed it daily… Six years later, 9,000 of those journeys have vanished...Yet the local economy has adapted [and] air quality has improved'. nickmaini.substack.com/p/hammersmit...

COP30 draft fails to commit to fossil fuel phase-out 👇 airqualitynews.com/headlines/co... #COP30 #climate #climateaction #fossilfuels #airquality

Safe spaces: the insidious legacy of asbestos in UK public buildings One of the most dangerous forms of air pollution is not being taken seriously despite it's huge threat. 👉Read more: airqualitynews.com/headlines/sa... #airpollution #asbestos #UK #news #longreads

COP30: ministers push roadmap to end fossil fuel reliance 👉Read more: airqualitynews.com/headlines/co... #COP30 #fossilfuels #climatecrisis #airquality #pollution #news

Plastic particles in the air could carry infectious diseases airqualitynews.com/health/69058/

One in five EU heart deaths linked to environmental hazards A new report shows how pollution, temperature extremes, noise and chemical exposure contribute to a health crisis that claims more than 1.7 million lives each year. airqualitynews.com/headlines/on...

We've just heard the news that Quentin Willson has passed. He was a friend of AQN, having spoken at our Conference a couple of years ago and sat for the interview below. Quentin was engaging, funny and passionate. He'll be missed. INTERVIEW: Quentin Willson airqualitynews.com/cars-freight...

Gen4 car accelerates clean racing into the fast lane - AirQualityNews airqualitynews.com/headlines/ge...

Gen4 car accelerates clean racing into the fast lane The Gen4 is the world’s most efficient and sustainable race car: almost 100% motor efficiency and regenerating 40% energy, while it is constructed from 100% recyclable materials’. airqualitynews.com/headlines/ge...

The Advertising Standards Authority rules against Stove Industry Alliance (SIA) over misleading claims The ASA has banned two claims made by the SIA after ruling that the trade body misled consumers about the environmental impact of modern wood-burning stoves. airqualitynews.com/legislation/...

All set for our National Air Quality conference in London #AQNLDN

100 year-old formula reworked to track airborne pollutants A new mathematical method developed at the University of Warwick offers the first simple and predictive way to calculate how irregularly shaped nanoparticles move through the air. airqualitynews.com/headlines/10...

Stronger PM2.5 standards in the UK would benefit heart health Tightening air quality regulations could significantly reduce hospitalisations for heart attacks, strokes and heart failure, according to new research analysing data from over 300,000 UK adults. airqualitynews.com/health/stron...