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Introducing UK AQ.

Bringing UK air quality data together in one place. With the latest global news on air pollution, clean air and health.

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Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires
From The Guardian

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Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires
FOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as data highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear
theguardian.com
October 4, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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Greener Neighborhoods, Cleaner Air, Lower Epilepsy Risk: A Study of Nearly
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Greener Neighborhoods, Cleaner Air, Lower Epilepsy Risk: A Study of Nearly
Could the amount of greenery outside your front door influence your risk of developing epilepsy? A large-scale prospective study drawing on the UK Biobank suggests it might. Researchers followed
bioengineer.org
October 4, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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Increased air pollution linked to more night-time coughing, UK-led study finds
From The Guardian

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Increased air pollution linked to more night-time coughing, UK-led study finds
‘Day-to-day’ symptom of harmful emissions, which in turn can disrupt sleep, can be overlooked, say researchers
theguardian.com
October 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Even small pollution spikes raise asthma risk
From Air Quality News

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Even small pollution spikes raise asthma risk
Short-term increases in fine-particle air pollution may send more people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to emergency departments, according to a nationwide study in Singapore. Researchers examined nearly 75,000 emergency department visits for asthma and COPD between February 2016 and December 2022. The study found that the…
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October 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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US datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits
From the Guardian

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US datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits
Records show Vineland facility in New Jersey emitted health-harming pollution before regulators stepped in
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October 1, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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We're really excited for this Imperial College event on ethics and air pollution, where our Barnet volunteer Dr Beth Wan will be speaking alongside Sir Stephen Holgate, Prof Chris Whitty and @metecoban92.bsky.social. Friday 20th Nov at 12:15pm - register now!
Friday Forum – The Ethics of Air Pollution
We are delighted to welcome Sir Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer for England, and an eminent epidemiologist, to join the discussion for the Friday Forum - ‘the ethics of air pollution’
www.imperial.ac.uk
October 1, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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New Copernicus publication highlights transboundary nature of ozone pollution, wildfire smoke and desert dust
From ECMWF

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New Copernicus publication highlights transboundary nature of ozone pollution, wildfire smoke and desert dust
Atmosphere Watch, a new publication from the Copernicus Atmosphere Service, provides a comprehensive overview of ground-level ozone, desert dust and wildfire smoke in 2026 to date.
ecmwf.int
October 1, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Introducing UK AQ.

Bringing UK air quality data together in one place. With the latest global news on air pollution, clean air and health.

#InvestInCleanAir
#AirQuality
#AirPollution

substack.com/@ukairqualit...
Introducing UK AQ
Why UK AQ was built, and future development plans.
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October 1, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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Billions exposed to ozone pollution as heat and emissions combine
From Air Quality News

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Billions exposed to ozone pollution as heat and emissions combine
Almost 40% of the world’s population has been exposed to harmful levels of ground-level ozone so far this year, as extreme heat and air pollution combine to worsen air quality across much of the globe. The finding comes from a new analysis by the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), which…
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October 1, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Annual coal mine methane emissions are linked to tens of thousands of deaths | Ember
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Annual coal mine methane emissions are linked to tens of thousands of deaths | Ember
Methane drives the formation of ground-level ozone, an invisible greenhouse gas that is also harmful to human health. Each year of continued coal mine methane emissions at current levels leads to around 26,400 preventable deaths over the following decades.
ember-energy.org
October 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Mitochondria offer new clue to how air pollution harms the heart
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Mitochondria offer new clue to how air pollution harms the heart
Scientists investigating how air pollution damages the heart and blood vessels have identified changes in the blood that could help explain the connection. Researchers at UCLA Health found higher levels of two groups of molecules in the blood of both mice and people exposed to air pollution. The findings suggest…
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September 30, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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No more sitting idle as Welsh engine fines rise
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No more sitting idle as Welsh engine fines rise
Drivers who leave their engines running while parked in Wales could face fines of up to £150 from oday (30th Ocober). The minimum penalty for unnecessary idling will rise from £20 to £75, with councils able to set fines of up to £150, from 30 September. Rule 123…
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September 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Local air quality management
From GOV.UK

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Local air quality management
Local air quality management (LAQM) is the framework local authorities must follow to protect against air pollution in their area.
gov.uk
September 30, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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One third of world population exposed to harmful air pollution: monitor
From France 24

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One third of world population exposed to harmful air pollution: monitor
Heatwaves and wildfires combined with human-caused emissions this year combined to expose one third of the world's population to extremely high levels of ozone pollution, a European Union report said…
france24.com
September 30, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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Ozone pollution: More than a third of the world's population exposed to dangerous levels in 2026 - ProtoThema English
From ProtoThema English

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Ozone pollution: More than a third of the world's population exposed to dangerous levels in 2026 - ProtoThema English
Copernicus says heatwaves and wildfires drove the exposure, with 53% of Asia's population affected in the first eight months of the year, while the European Environment Agency links air pollution to 180,000 premature deaths annually
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September 30, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Motorists in Wales face fines of up to £150 for idling
From BBC News

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Motorists in Wales face fines of up to £150 for idling
The previous punishment for idling was £20 and had not changed since its introduction in 2003.
bbc.co.uk
September 30, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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Sentinel-4 Operational: Europe Closes First Continuous Three-Continent Pollution Monitoring Ring
From Tech Times

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Sentinel-4 Operational: Europe Closes First Continuous Three-Continent Pollution Monitoring Ring
Copernicus Sentinel-4, Europe’s first geostationary air quality satellite, went fully operational Monday, completing the Geo-Ring constellation with NASA TEMPO and South Korea’s GEMS over Asia. For 450 million Europeans, hourly satellite monitoring of nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and wildfire smoke now
techtimes.com
September 29, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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Emergency visits for respiratory cases up even with small spikes in PM2.5 levels: S’pore study
From The Straits Times

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Emergency visits for respiratory cases up even with small spikes in PM2.5 levels: S’pore study
A Singapore study links short-term rises in PM2.5 levels to increased emergency visits for asthma and chronic respiratory diseases. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com
September 29, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Interesting insights here from @cyclinguk.bsky.social. Good to see that one of their YouGov polls this year revealed that 70% of people support #SchoolStreets - but think that only 49% of others do. Also interesting to see common misperceptions around the popularity of cycle routes and speed limits.
Cycle routes more popular than people think
There’s a common misperception that creating safe space for cycling in our communities is unpopular. Cycling UK’s Policy Manager, Jim Densham, explains the phenomenon and why we have published a new…
www.cyclinguk.org
September 29, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Last year’s air pollution conference at the RSC was a sell-out, so we are running it again in collaboration with DEFRA’s Air Quality Expert Group, with presentations and discussion focused on the group’s work on airports, amines and carbon capture and wildfires.

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Air Quality in the 21st Century
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September 29, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Toxic metals detected in Maui residents months after wildfires
From Air Quality News

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Toxic metals detected in Maui residents months after wildfires
People living on Maui had elevated levels of several metals in their bodies months after devastating wildfires swept through communities on the Hawaiian island, with higher exposure also linked to abnormal lung function, new research has found. The study, led by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, analysed urine…
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September 29, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Teaching toolkit: Air quality and health
From rcp.ac.uk

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Teaching toolkit: Air quality and health
rcp.ac.uk
September 29, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says
From The Independent

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Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says
A new study finds that metal mixtures found in smoke, ash and debris after the 2023 Maui wildfires affected human lung health
the-independent.com
September 28, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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A wasted opportunity in Launceston
From DSAWSP

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A wasted opportunity in Launceston
The city of Launceston has approved a “Domestic Wood Smoke Plan.” It leaves a lot to be desired.
dsawsp.org
September 28, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Lawyers seek appeal over dieselgate emissions ruling
From Air Quality News

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Lawyers seek appeal over dieselgate emissions ruling
Lawyers representing around 1.6 million motorists involved in the Dieselgate litigation are to ask the High Court for permission to appeal a judgment on whether carmakers used devices to manipulate vehicle emissions tests. The appeal application will be heard at the High Court on 7th and 8th October 2026, following…
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September 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM