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Four years on, radon risk is still under the radar
The UK Radon Association (UKRA) has launched an awareness campaign to encourage people to test for radon where they live or work, warning that many residents remain unaware of the risk in their area four years after official mapping was updated. The start of November…
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What should a public building actually be measuring?
Britain measures its outdoor air closely. Automatic monitoring stations report hourly, local authorities model it, and the results end up in policy documents, court cases and headlines. Step through the front door of a school, a surgery or a council office and the data usually…
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Hot weather and air pollution combine to raise stroke risk in older people
New research suggests that rising temperatures and polluted air could pose an immediate threat to brain health, while regular exercise and good cardiovascular health may help protect against damage. Older people could face a greater risk of stroke during heatwaves, particularly…
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LA fires exposed millions to toxic airborne metals
Millions of people in the Los Angeles area were exposed to elevated levels of toxic metals during the January 2025 wildfires, with smoke containing more than 50 times the lead found in typical wildfire pollution, according to new research. The study examined the chemical…
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US schools increasingly exposed to wildfire smoke
Children in the United States are being exposed to more days of smoky air at schools and childcare centres, while some buildings fail to adequately protect them from outdoor pollution, according to new research. The study, published in the journal Environmental Research,…
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York extends smoke control rules across entire city
The whole of York will become a Smoke Control Area from 1 November 2026, as the city council seeks to reduce harmful air pollution from wood-burning stoves and open fires. The change will extend existing restrictions across the entire City of York Council area, bringing…
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Nearly half of EU cities fail to meet new clean air standards
Almost half of the European Union’s cities analysed in a new report are failing to meet air pollution limits due to take effect in 2030, raising concerns about whether local authorities are prepared to deliver the changes needed to protect public health. The report, New Clean…
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Wildfire smoke during pregnancy linked to increased autism risk
Exposure to fine-particle air pollution from wildfires during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism in children, according to a large US study. Researchers found the strongest associations during the middle and later stages of pregnancy, but no meaningful link with…
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Bang to rights: how airborne DNA sampling could crack burglaries
Human DNA collected from indoor air can identify intruders after a simulated residential burglary lasting just 15 minutes, according to a new study in Forensic Science International: Genetics. The research, led by Oslo University Hospital and Flinders University with Forensic…
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TfL plans to make new private hire vehicles fully electric by 2028
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation on plans to require almost all newly licensed private hire vehicles in the capital to be fully electric from July 2028, as part of efforts to improve air quality and cut carbon emissions. Under the proposals, new private…
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Relaxing EV targets could cost UK hundreds of millions in air pollution damage
Relaxing the UK’s electric vehicle sales targets could increase air pollution-related health costs by up to £882 million between 2024 and 2050, according to a new assessment by the Clean Air Fund and CBI Economics. The report examines four alternatives to the government’s Zero…
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Air pollution linked to higher blood sugar levels in people without diabetes
Air pollution and fluctuations in temperature are associated with higher blood sugar levels in people without diabetes, according to a European study highlighting the potential health impacts of environmental changes. The research, published in Environment International,…