Misleading UK adverts for ’very low emission’ wood-burning stoves banned - @adstandards.bsky.social ruling won approval of clean air campaigners, who said some ‘seriously misleading myths’ had been debunked Story by me www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Twenty-five speakers and four panel events over two days. Wow - we have been busy. I'm on my way, and really looking forward to the Clean Air Programme meeting on indoor air science in York.

It's often said that an English person's home is their castle... but how much control do we actually have over the air we breathe at home? Awaab's Law comes into effect today! In this @uk.theconversation.com article, we write about what it does —and does not— mean for improving indoor air quality.

Funded PhD opportunity with the CHILI Hub! (www.chili.ac.uk). The project will use systems thinking approaches to understand barriers in the delivery of Net Zero schools, to optimise heath, environmental, and justice co-benefits. Info here: lnkd.in/egz9bJ-N Get in touch: [email protected]

It is unreasonable.. "to blame household air quality issues on lifestyle choices when so many factors are outside an occupant’s control." @douglasbooker.bsky.social from the Clean Air Programme et al writes on indoor environmental justice and Awaab's Law. theconversation.com/who-controls...

Our story that the Drinking Water Inspectorate has ordered 7 water companies to take action on PFAS in untreated drinking water sources across England featured on the Today Programme, BBC Radio 4, this morning. More via BBC online: www.bbc.com/news/article...

“Oxidative potential was also worst in winter, when wood burning added to the pollution mixture.”

Tackle wood burning and road traffic to improve Europe’s air quality, study finds Researchers measured toxicity of air samples across continent to advise on ‘efficient’ policies to reduce harm #AirPollution #AirQuality #Health www.theguardian.com/environment/... by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social

Reducing the amount of particle pollution alone may not reduce its toxicity, unless we also focus on traffic and wood burning. Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Burning wood or coal may feel “natural,” but it causes slow, silent harm - fine particles that damage hearts and lungs, killing thousands yearly. #AirPollution #Health #WoodBurning www.bmj.com/content/391/...

🔥Burning wood produces air pollution inside and outside the home. 💀New research shows that just the outdoor air pollution from wood burning has massive effects on our health and on the NHS. https://urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/news/woodburning-health-effects

Rising heat killing one person a minute worldwide, major climate report reveals - The biggest analysis yet finds millions are dying each year due to the failure to tackle global heating @lancetcountdown.bsky.social #climatecrisis Story by me www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Burning of wood and coal in homes contributes to almost 2500 deaths a year. Stopping unnecessary burning would save the NHS millions of pounds, but current laws fail to address the problem. See piece by Sally Howard for @bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/391/...

The Clean Air Champions team spent a brilliant away day aboard the SS Shieldhall! 🚢 Lots of sea air, good conversations, and fresh ideas for the year ahead. Big thanks to the Shieldhall crew for making it such a great day! 🌊💨 #CleanAir #TeamAwayDay #Southampton

On 8th November, World Ventil8 Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation in enabling the health and wellbeing of people. It also seeks to recognise and celebrate the ventilation and indoor air quality community. www.worldventil8day.com/ #WorldVentil8Day #Collabor8 #Ventil8

On my way to the Clean Air Champions away day in Southampton. We're working on plans for our one day conferences: indoor air, air pollution in early life, air pollution in the 21st century (at Royal Soc of Chemistry) & more for Jan to March 2026: www.ukcleanair.org www.rsc.org/events/detai...

As we head into winter, this research is a timely reminder of the impacts wood burning and gas cooking has on one’s health and healthcare systems. #airpollution #health www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Wonderful stories and visualisations on bird migration from Pheobe Weston and team at @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...

A New Zealand study has estimated the health and economic cost of indoor #airpollution from wood burning, gas cooking and portable gas heaters. Piece by me, with link to the peer-reviewed report. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Wood burning and gas cooking hugely costly to healthcare systems, study finds #airpollution Story by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

🔥 Domestic wood burning is becoming a serious public health issue Residential wood burning now contributes 11% of the UK’s PM2.5 emissions - tiny particles that can harm lungs, brain & heart See how your area is affected with this interactive map from UCL: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9231...

🚨 call for abstracts still open until Monday! @rscecg.bsky.social #AQ21

We've received our first batch of abstracts but there's still time to apply to present at this December's air pollution conference at the Royal Society of Chemistry. Closing date is 20th October. Details, along with the abstract template and registration are at: www.rsc.org/events/detai...

"Little lungs are still paying for Dieselgate every day,” says Jemima Hartshorn, the founder of @mumsforlungs.bsky.social Piece by @dpcarrington.bsky.social on the DieselGate scandal that continues to harm our air. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

On my way to today's Sussex Air conference. Thought I'd take the active travel option and walk there through the South Downs national park. Wonderful hearing the birds wake up around me. I can now the University in the distance!

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible. @drgaryfuller.bsky.social buff.ly/DyAt24W.

A year of air pollution visualised through the medium of knitting, inspired by Breathe London Piece by Paul Day with quote by my brilliant @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social colleague @andygrieveair.bsky.social airqualitynews.com/headlines/a-...

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible. @drgaryfuller.bsky.social buff.ly/DyAt24W.

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible. @drgaryfuller.bsky.social buff.ly/DyAt24W.

#Airpollution increases the likelihood of becoming frail in middle & old age, according to an international review People living longer is something to celebrate but reducing #airpollution will be important for life-quality and health cost. Piece by me. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

For the first time ever, London has met legal limits for nitrogen dioxide. When I became Mayor, we were told it would take 193 years. We did it 184 years earlier than expected. Cleaner air means a healthier city and big savings for the NHS.

Registration is open for the Air Quality in the 21st Century conference, in collaboration with AQEG and the UK Clean Air Programme. 🔹 Updates on science, measurement & regulation 🔹 Keynotes: Rosie McEachan & Eloise Marais 📅 Abstracts due: 20 Oct 2025 👉 www.rsc.org/events/detai...

The UK Indoor Air – Research at the Science–Policy Interface workshop runs 5–6 Nov at the University of York. Two days of discussion on indoor air quality, policy challenges & future action. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1687047978...

We had a full house for last December's #Airpollution conference at the Royal Society of Chemistry, with great discussion and speakers including a session from Defra's Air Quality Expert Group. Tickets and abstracts are now open for year's event on 15th December. See you there.

Brighton has many wonderful things. The National collection of elms, managed by the council, is one of them. Brighton is battling to save some of UK's finest elm trees | The Argus share.google/umOf7RgNVSgS...

Doing my emails between meetings. A few years ago, the place I'm sitting was one of London's busiest stretches of road. This is what can be created by rethinking our cities.

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