Air pollution can affect how well we sleep, scientists discover #airpollution Story by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Facilities that burn fossil fuels are the overwhelmingly dominant source of heat-trapping pollution that is driving the climate crisis – by using the sky as if it were an open sewer" Quote from Al Gore. Piece by Fiona Harvey. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Is air pollution keeping you awake at night? New international review from Johns Hopkins University identifies #airpollution as a contributor to poor sleep. Piece by me. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

My elderly family members really struggled in the heat this year, and I've seen how it takes them days to feel better as the weather cools. These are impacts of our climate emergency. Note the UK rank in the graphics. Great research by Garyfallos Konstantinoudis @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

The @theguardian.com climate pledge 2025 This update reflects the urgent and growing challenges facing our planet – and how the Guardian is more focused than ever on exposing the causes of the #climatecrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...

À Paris, le vélo n’en finit plus de battre des records ! Alors que le nombre de kilomètres de pistes cyclables ne cesse d’augmenter, de plus en plus de Parisiennes et de Parisiens se déplacent en vélo en cette rentrée !

🚲🚲🚲 The annual Cargo Bike Cruise in London yesterday - what an afternoon! Our latest analysis shows that diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx pollution in central London. Shifting to cargo bikes is one of the key ways to get those dirty diesels off our streets. 1/

"Left unchecked, toxic air will keep shortening lives and worsening health everywhere. But the good news is that solutions are at hand." @janeburston.bsky.social, @cleanairfund.bsky.social in today's letters page. #airpollution is a solvable problem! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Carter died in hospital from what the coroner called an asthma attack aggravated by wildfire smoke. And though most people in his family’s shoes will not know it, his death was far from the only one made more likely by the fumes." By Ajit Niranjan www.theguardian.com/environment/...

🌍 🇺🇳 NEW | International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2025 This year's theme is 'Racing for Air' but the race is not a fair one, with low- and middle-income countries bearing the majority of the burden w/ @unep.org #CleanAirDay #CleanAirNow Thread ⤵️

This summer, there were 83 wildfires across London - over *three times* as many as in the summer of 2020. The climate crisis is on our doorstep. I am determined to do everything possible to ensure we are prepared for the ongoing impact of wildfires and extreme heat.

The race is on for everyone, everywhere to breathe clean air. On #CleanAirDay my message is simple: the race against air pollution can - and must - be won. Get it right and we can stop over 8 million premature deaths each year. Be part of the solution to #BeatPollution: www.cleanairblueskies.org

Hackney urges residents not to burn wood this winter #AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health #Environment news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney...

How cutting US air pollution could save 6,000 lives a year by 2030 Shift from fossil fuels could lower deaths from particle pollution in some states by 19% in five years, study finds #AirPollution #FossilFuels #Climate www.theguardian.com/environment/... by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social

Climate actions mean less #airpollution, saving the lives 6,000 people a year in the US by 2030. Inaction means an increased air pollution health burden due to an aging, more vulnerable population. New research led by Princeton University. Piece by me. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

New evidence on #airpollution and #dementia based on analysis of health records of 55 million people in the US. "Clean air policies are brain health policies" - Xiaobo Mao. Piece by @iansample.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

🚦 Road transport is a major driver of urban air pollution. With 41.7M vehicles, the UK is struggling with poor air quality. Low Emission Zones (LEZs) are one solution—hundreds exist worldwide. But none yet in NI or RoI. Should that change? Read Neil's blog on the LEZ workshop here: lnkd.in/gpHxTj3k

Want to study the UK Chemistry Aerosol (UKCA) model? Then our Introduction to the UKCA course is here to provide you with practical experience of running a community chemistry-aerosol climate model. 14 - 16 January, Leeds Apply today: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

🌍💨 Air pollution isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a health crisis. Sir Stephen Holgate explains how tiny particles enter our bloodstream, & link to 700+ diseases.“These very small particles get into the bloodstream and circulate to every organ of the body.” tinyurl.com/7uykhdb3 #AirQuality

#CleanAir | New article (interview style with @who.int) about the health impact of #AirPollution HT @drmarianeira.bsky.social www.openaccessgovernment.org/how-air-poll...

STUDY: “Traffic simulations on large urban networks prove that emission reductions of over 10% can be achieved in the case of a well-chosen speed limit policy.” In other words, smartly lowering speed limits in cities not only saves lives & improves quality of life…it can also reduce emissions.

NEW: Ever heard of a grätzloase? It means “neighbourhood oasis”– a miniature park replacing a parking space, aka parklets. With the blessing of city hall, more than 100 of them have sprung up across Vienna since 2015. And in theory, anyone in Vienna can build one. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

“More pollutants are being released ... from rockets and satellites than ever before. We’re in uncharted territory, as humans have never added this much pollution to the upper layers of the atmosphere." - Prof Eloise Marais @ucl.ac.uk Piece by me www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Fuel duty is 1/3 lower, in real terms than when Alistair Darling was at the Treasury. Richest 1/5th of households..who drive more, own more vehicles & buy gas-guzzling SUVs...have benefited 2x as much as the poorest 1/5th." -Larry Elliott for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

New from Dr Babatunde Okeowo: "Cleaner air, healthier hospitals: Implementing the UK's Clean Air Hospital Framework" — now published in Journal of Environmental Management. Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #CleanAir #NetZeroNHS

Our Clean Air Media & Comms Training is getting a great response — thanks to all who’ve applied! ⚡ Places are going quickly, so if you’re an ECR looking to boost your #SciComm skills, apply soon. 👉 www.ukcleanair.org/2025/07/30/m... #CleanAir

The Finish Air Pollution Projection Society are celebrating 50 years. It's a great honour to be one of their keynote speakers.

Our workplace laws don't give sufficient protection to people whose workplace is the outdoors. Here John Harris writes on heat. For many years we've tried to highlight this for #aipollution too, especially for those exposed to traffic, including the many people employed as drivers.

"A crisis in our health system that is entirely preventable" FOI requests by @mumsforlungs.bsky.social "revealed that nearly 114,000 children visited a London hospital with breathing difficulties, and over 25,000 of them were admitted for treatment." airqualitynews.com/health/a-cri...

Some great press coverage of our work on a national biodiversity survey conducted with airborne #eDNA, led by @otournayre.bsky.social @profbatgirl.bsky.social. Thanks for the writeup!

Research is one of the UK"s greatest strengths. Great to see us returning from the isolation of the post-Brexit backwaters but really this should never have happened. We have years of lost science and years of lost recruitment of the best minds to make up. www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

One of the post fascinating scientific paper that I've read in months. A pleasure to discuss with the team and to write up for the @theguardian.com

🚨 New blog! Prof Sir Stephen Holgate looks back at the #CleanAirProgramme Showcase in Teddington—celebrating six years of impactful research, innovation, and collaboration, and exploring what’s next for the Clean Air Community. 📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/33xzvttn

Toxic air pollution has devastating effects on people’s health, and costs our economy billions every year. We’re supporting @healthequals.bsky.social campaign to #MakeHealthEqual and ensure that everyone has clean air to breathe. 👉 healthequals.org.uk/is-that-fair...

#GoodNews on #biodiversity, because we all need some www.bbc.com/news/article...

A chance link via social media led to the first national survey of UK biodiversity using eDNA collected in #airpollution samplers. My latest for @theguardian.com Research by @ucl.ac.uk York University, Canada & the National Physical Laboratory. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

🚨 Back by demand! Our Clean Air Media Training returns Sept 2025. 🎙️ For ECRs keen to engage the public & media 🗓️ 4 online sessions incl. guest: Damian Carrington (The Guardian) ✉️ [email protected] 🔗 Info: ukcleanair.org/2025/07/30/m... #CleanAir #SciComm

What's #airpollution like where you live? Check out new pollution maps and data story from my colleagues @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/cc8a...

Great to see more #SAMHE findings reported. Outdoor air is the biggest driver of particles in #ClassroomAir. Closing windows doesn't always help but air filters can. Discover more recommendations for policy and practice in our 2-page brief: samhe.org.uk/recommendati... #HealthyAir #AirQuality 🍎

NESO announced that Great Britain achieved a new maximum solar record on 8 July between 12:00 – 12.30pm, with solar generating nearly 40% of the electricity mix. eciu.net/media/press...

"Adds to the.. evidence that outdoor air pollutants are risk factors for dementia, ..that reduced exposure to pollution could reduce dementia rates & stricter air quality standards would likely provide substantial health, social, & economic benefits. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

NESO announced that Great Britain achieved a new maximum solar record on 8 July between 12:00 – 12.30pm, with solar generating nearly 40% of the electricity mix. eciu.net/media/press...

What are our children and teachers breathing in the classroom? First results from a year long monitoring programme in nearly 500 UK schools. My latest for @theguardian.com. Study by @samhe.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Are you aged 16-24 and care about the environment? Your voice matters and we want to hear it. Join 'OUR AIR, OUR VOICES' to be part of the growing movement for clean air.

A very valuable study. The impact of air cleaners on indoor particulates (29% reduction) to me seems worth their not excessive costs. Or at least they could be used to provide safer indoor spaces for vulnerable children on days with high outdoor concentrations. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"When you privatise the profits and socialise the losses". A sad, but sadly not unique tale, as told by @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

As @fionaharvey.bsky.social writes, countries with a range of strong industries have more ability to change to a green economy, while countries like Russia, where the economy is heavily reliant on oil + gas, have a lot more to lose in switching from fossil fuels: share.google/WH6HpHE4ib6W...

With just 9 percent of plastic being recycled , global cap on plastic production may sound like a logical way to protect people and planetary health. Unsurprisingly, those that make plastic don't agree. Excellent piece by @dpcarrington.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Record-breaking extreme weather is the new norm in the UK, scientists have said, showing that the country is firmly in the grip of the climate crisis." Piece by @dpcarrington.bsky.social. Science by @metoffice.gov.uk www.theguardian.com/environment/...