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People with breathing conditions face 'time of dread' because of Bonfire Night
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People with breathing conditions face 'time of dread' because of Bonfire Night
The cold air and smoke combined can be a trigger for people with breathing problems.
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November 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Kitchen emissions rival traffic as a major source of air pollution - NCAS
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Kitchen emissions rival traffic as a major source of air pollution - NCAS
New research shows that cooking emissions have become a major source of air pollution in central London and Beijing.
ncas.ac.uk
November 3, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Wildfire smoke killed an estimated 3,560 people in Indonesia in September, study finds
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Wildfire smoke killed an estimated 3,560 people in Indonesia
The deaths from fire smoke made up about two thirds of the 5,310 deaths from all air pollution in Indonesia in September
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October 31, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says
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Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says
Environmental Defense Fund analysis shows administration handed out $950m and Clean Air Act exemptions
theguardian.com
October 31, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Delhi rolls out new anti-pollution measures to get ahead of toxic winter smog
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Delhi rolls out new anti-pollution measures to get ahead of toxic winter smog
Parking charges at authorised sites are doubled and private office staff asked to work from home
the-independent.com
November 1, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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NCAS air quality modelling informs WHO update on global air pollution exposure
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Air quality modelling informs WHO update on global air pollution - NCAS
Global progress on reducing air pollution has slowed, as reported by the World Health Organization and informed by air pollution modelling at NCAS.
ncas.ac.uk
November 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Toxic air pollution spikes across India and Pakistan ahead of Diwali
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Restrictions in place as toxic air pollution spikes across India and Pakistan
Restrictions on fire works, polluting vehicles and construction activities have already been unveiled ahead of Diwali
independent.co.uk
November 3, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Four years on, radon risk is still under the radar
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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 traditionally draws our attention to…
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November 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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One of Europe’s most polluted cities earns a UN Environment title
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One of Europe’s most polluted cities earns a UN Environment title
350 football pitches’ worth of degraded urban areas have been restored.
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October 29, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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South east London parents campaign on air pollution outside hospitals
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Mums protest outside south east London hospitals after 'heart breaking' admissions
Parents have staged demonstrations outside hospitals after it was revealed that thousands of children were taken to A&E with breathing difficulties.
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October 28, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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What should a public building actually be measuring?
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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 stops. We spend the overwhelming…
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November 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Greener front gardens could help combat air pollution and summer heat
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Greener front gardens could help combat air pollution and summer heat
Scientists call for incentives to preserve vegetation as study highlights benefits of plentiful planting in London
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October 30, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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Wood burning creates “very high” indoor pollution levels
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Wood burning creates “very high” indoor pollution levels
Measurements carried out inside a home burning wood show that pollution levels can be very high.
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October 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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October 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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London borough named childhood asthma hotspot with admissions double average
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London borough named childhood asthma hotspot with admissions double average
The London borough of Brent has been named as one of the worst areas in the UK for childhood asthma admissions.
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November 2, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Babies more likely to have heart defects from Louisiana’s areas with industrial pollution, study finds
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Babies more likely to have heart defects from Louisiana’s areas with industrial pollution, study finds
Compared to infants in the state’s low-pollution areas, the odds were 4.3 times higher for babies from toxic hotspots
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November 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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October 30, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Scottish government drops right to healthy environment from bill
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Scottish government drops right to healthy environment from bill
Environmental and human rights campaigners have criticised the Scottish government’s decision to exclude the right to a healthy environment from its forthcoming Human Rights Bill, accusing ministers of abandoning a longstanding commitment without consulting stakeholders. More than 100 civil so
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October 29, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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GEOHealth Hub’s Collaborative Effort to Address Air Pollution in East Africa
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GEOHealth Hub’s Collaborative Effort to Address Air Pollution in East Africa
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October 29, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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Clean air is a right. Why are Black communities still fighting for it? - Voice Online
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Clean air is a right. Why are Black communities still fighting for it? - Voice Online
Clean air remains out of reach for too many families facing racial inequality. An inquiry must deliver answers, accountability and lasting change
voice-online.co.uk
October 29, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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UKHSA to test blood and urine samples to assess PFAS exposure
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UKHSA to test blood and urine samples to assess PFAS exposure
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is to analyse blood and urine samples from across the UK to establish how much exposure the population has to PFAS and other potentially harmful chemicals. The human biomonitoring study will use samples collected through the existing Health Survey England and will also test…
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November 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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LA fires exposed millions to toxic airborne metals
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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 composition of smoke from the…
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October 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Hot weather and air pollution combine to raise stroke risk in older people
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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 when high temperatures are combined with air pollution, according…
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November 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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York extends smoke control rules across entire city
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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 consistent rules to a city…
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October 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Four ways the Autumn Budget could make every postcode healthier
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Four ways the Autumn Budget could make every postcode healthier
Our team explore how John Healey’s budget can address health inequalities and help to deliver growth.
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October 27, 2026 at 3:46 PM