particle emissions

Policy

'Lacks ambition': MPs urge government to step up efforts to tackle air pollution

Latest report from the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee warns the UK's current strategy to combat air pollution needs to be beefed up

clock 10 February 2021 • 3 min read

Policy

Government launches consultation on fertiliser's role in air pollution and soil degradation

Solid urea fertilisers emit ammonia which can harm both natural habitats and human health

clock 06 November 2020 • 3 min read

Science

Air pollution linked to 14 per cent of UK Covid-19 deaths, study finds

Landmark study estimates 15 per cent of worldwide deaths from Covid-19 may be attributable to long-term exposure to air pollution, demonstrating impact of fossil fuels on pandemic

clock 27 October 2020 • 2 min read

Legislation

Government announces crackdown on polluting home fireplace fuels

Most polluting fuels for wood burning stoves including coal and wet wood to be phased out from 2021-23 as part of crackdown on particle pollution

clock 21 February 2020 • 4 min read

Policy

Carmakers urged to address brake and tyre pollution as 'immediate priority'

Government advisors warn particle emissions from tyres, brakes, and road-wear are overlooked problem caused by both fossil fuel cars and EVs

clock 11 July 2019 • 3 min read