UK Air Quality

UK Air Quality

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Live and historical air quality data from multiple sensor networks across the UK. Air quality news from around the world, covering air pollution and its effects on health. ukaq.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/UKAirQuality Substack: ukairquality.substack.com

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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...

substack.comIntroducing UK AQWhy UK AQ was built, and future development plans.

Four ways the Autumn Budget could make every postcode healthier From Impact on Urban Health #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

urbanhealth.org.ukFour ways the Autumn Budget could make every postcode healthierOur team explore how John Healey’s budget can address health inequalities and help to deliver growth.

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Children have very little say in the air they breathe. But they're very welcome to have a say here! Help yours write a message to Andy Burnham asking for clean air. #AirPollution is the second leading risk factor for death in children under five in the UK. Let's get our new PM to change this.

mumsforlungs.justpost.cardsPrime Minister Burnham: we need clean air now!Andy Burnham is our new Prime Minister, and he has the opportunity to deliver a new Clean Air Act that protects the health of everyone. Send him a postcard today and ask him to make clean air a…

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In Greater Manchester, hospital admissions and A&E attendances involving children aged three and under rose by 64% between 2023 and 2025. Our volunteers gathered outside No.10 North last week to highlight these figures - and the continuing need to reduce #AirPollution across GM. @lizgdfy.bsky.social

zagdaily.comMore than 200,000 England hospital visits for children’s breathing problems in 2025Freedom of Information data obtained by Mums for Lungs records more than 213,000 paediatric respiratory hospital admissions and A&E attendances across 34 NHS trusts in 2025, as campaigners call for…

Wildfire smoke during pregnancy linked to increased autism risk From Air Quality News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

airqualitynews.comWildfire smoke during pregnancy linked to increased autism riskExposure 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 attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Exposure to air pollution from wildfires…

'You can see the terror in a kid's eyes when they wake up and can't breathe' From Manchester Evening News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

manchestereveningnews.co.uk'You can see the terror in a kid's eyes when they wake up and can't breathe'More than 20,000 kids were hospitalised for breathing issues in Greater Manchester last year

How will pedestrianisation of UK’s most famous shopping street work in practice? From the Guardian #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

theguardian.comHow will pedestrianisation of UK’s most famous shopping street work in practice?A stretch of London’s Oxford Street is to be vehicle-free as part of £150m government-backed scheme

Bang to rights: how indoor DNA sampling could crack burglaries From Air Quality News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

airqualitynews.comBang to rights: how indoor DNA sampling could crack burglariesHuman 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 Science SA and Victoria Police, suggests air sampling could…

TfL plans to make new private hire vehicles fully electric by 2028 From Air Quality News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

airqualitynews.comTfL plans to make new private hire vehicles fully electric by 2028Transport 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 hire vehicles would need…

'Sadiq Khan’s legacy in London will be a city where people can breathe easy' - LabourList From LabourList #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

labourlist.org'Sadiq Khan’s legacy in London will be a city where people can breathe easy' - LabourListWhen Khan was first elected, he inherited a city in breach of the law. London had exceeded legal…

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The 'Air That I Breathe' exhibition is now moving to the artful Bromley by Bow from November 2nd-November 30th. We look forward to welcoming everyone to pop down and have a look at some incredible artwork. This is being shown during COP31 which is being hosted in Turkey from November 9th-20th.

Protect the ZEV mandate to safeguard public health From Healthy Air Coalition #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

healthyair.org.ukProtect the ZEV mandate to safeguard public health - Healthy Air CoalitionToday, Healthy Air Coalition members across health and environmental sectors have written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, urging the Government to resist calls to weaken the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle…

Calima hits Tenerife particularly hard: high-risk groups should take it easy From Teneriffa News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

teneriffa-news.comCalima hits Tenerife particularly hard: high-risk groups should take it easyThe Calima brings Saharan dust to the Canary Islands. With PM10 levels at 110 micrograms in Tenerife, vulnerable groups should take it easy.

Black communities bearing the brunt of polluted air, campaigners warn - Voice Online From Voice Online #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

voice-online.co.ukBlack communities bearing the brunt of polluted air, campaigners warn - Voice OnlinePolluted air is disproportionately affecting Black communities and low-income families, prompting more than 150 public figures, politicians and campaigners to demand an urgent national inquiry.

The top 5 causes of lung cancer in non-smokers - and how to limit your risk From The Independent #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

independent.co.ukThe top 5 causes of lung cancer in non-smokers - and how to limit your riskPope Leo XIV is a non-smoker and recently underwent surgery for early-stage lung cancer

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Curious about how dirty air affects our health? Join our Clean Air Night webinar, online on Thursday 12th November at 8pm, to hear from Dr Ian Mudway of Imperial College London and our volunteer Hazel, who’ll share what inspired her to take action. Register for your free spot now! #AirPollution

eventbrite.co.ukClean Air Night: How dirty air affects children’s healthJoin us on Thursday 12th November at 8pm to find out how the air our children breathe affects their health.

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Are you with us, or Faithful to the Big Car? Cars are getting bigger & heavier, & children pay the price: research shows SUVs are 3x more likely than a smaller car to kill a child under 10. Sign @cleancitiescampaign.org's petition: cleancitiescampaign.org/join-the-mov...

India capital steps up air pollution controls ahead of winter From The Peninsula Newspaper #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

thepeninsulaqatar.comIndia capital steps up air pollution controls ahead of winterNew Delhi, India: India began annual measures on Thursday to tackle toxic air pollution in New Delhi, a megacity of 30 million people regularly ranked...

Relaxing EV targets could cost UK hundreds of millions in air pollution damage From Air Quality News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

airqualitynews.comRelaxing EV targets could cost UK hundreds of millions in air pollution damageRelaxing 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 Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, which currently…

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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. airqualitynews.com/cars-freight...

airqualitynews.comRelaxing EV targets could cost UK hundreds of millions in air pollution damageRelaxing 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 ...

Thousands of children treated at North Mid for breathing problems last year From enfielddispatch.co.uk #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

enfielddispatch.co.ukThousands of children treated at North Mid for breathing problems last yearCampaign group Mums for Lungs has called for more action to tackle air pollution as Edmonton hospital tops table for breathing-related attendances

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Anyone else smelling woodsmoke regularly on their street? If you're thinking of burning, please take two minutes to watch our animation first. Top lines - burning wood and solid fuels creates large amounts of invisible fine particle pollution, impacting our #Health. But there are solutions!

gumlet.tvDo you know the hidden cost of wood burning?ResearcherDrMathySannasiandgrassrootsairpollutioncampaigngroupMumsforLungshavecreatedthisshortanimationonwhathappenswhenwoodorsolidfuelisburntinastoveoropenfireplace.Beforeyoustartburningorconsiderin…

Air pollution linked to higher blood sugar levels in people without diabetes From Air Quality News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

airqualitynews.comAir pollution linked to higher blood sugar levels in people without diabetesAir 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, examined data from 21,259 people across nine European research groups, including 5,464 participants in…

'Our babies are coughing': Life at epicentre of Indonesian wildfires choking Singapore and Malaysia with haze From BBC News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

bbc.co.uk'Our babies are coughing': Life at epicentre of Indonesian wildfires choking Singapore and Malaysia with hazeAs wildfires continue to smother the region in toxic smog, the BBC travels to ground zero in Indonesian Borneo.

Burnham urged to launch inquiry into air pollution inequality From Air Quality News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

airqualitynews.comBurnham urged to launch inquiry into air pollution inequalityCampaign group Enact Equality has called on the Prime Minister to launch a national inquiry into inequalities in air pollution exposure, warning that low-income families and ethnic minority communities are disproportionately affected by poor air quality. In an open letter dated 19th October, parliamentarians, medical experts, academics, campaigners and celebrities…

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Research shows that long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to poorer mental health, including depression and anxiety, reminding us that creating healthier environments can be part of creating healthier minds. #AirQuality #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay

Pregnancy cleaning habits linked to child development From Air Quality News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

airqualitynews.comPregnancy cleaning habits linked to child developmentRegularly vacuuming and cleaning bedding during pregnancy may be associated with a lower likelihood of developmental concerns in young children, according to a large study in Japan. Researchers analysed data from 81,125 mother–child pairs, examining how often women cleaned their homes during pregnancy and how their children scored on developmental…

Change to planning rules could open door to wider EV adoption From Air Quality News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

airqualitynews.comChange to planning rules could open door to wider EV adoptionDrivers without driveways could save up to £300 on electric vehicle (EV) charger installation under new government rules designed to make home charging cheaper and more accessible. From today (21st October), homeowners no longer need planning permission to install cross-pavement chargers, which connect properties to cars parked on the street…

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Over 10,000 children in Yorkshire hospitalised owing to toxic air pollution @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @yorkshirebylines.co.uk @bylinesnetwork.co.uk #CleanAirNight climatewithbrian.com/2026/10/21/o...

climatewithbrian.comOver 10,000 children in Yorkshire hospitalised owing to toxic air pollutionNew Freedom of Information data obtained by Mums for Lungs has found that over 200,000 children are taken to hospital with breathing difficulties in a survey of 11 major English cities. The younges…

Hitting the brakes on the electric vehicle transition in UK could increase hospital admissions and cost millions From Clean Air Fund #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

cleanairfund.orgHitting the brakes on the electric vehicle transition in UK could increase hospital admissions and cost millions - Clean Air FundNew analysis suggests weakening ZEV targets could carry health costs of up to £882 million and result in thousands of life-years lost

Indonesia’s prolonged wildfires affect regional air quality From EU Space Policy #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

eu-space.europa.euIndonesia’s prolonged wildfires affect regional air quality | EU Space Support OfficeSince late July 2026, wildfires burning across Indonesia’s forests, agricultural land and peatlands have released large quantities of smoke, affecting air quality across the country and in neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore.

Over 200,000 children hospitalised with breathing problems across 11 English cities — Mums for Lungs From Mums for Lungs #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

mumsforlungs.orgOver 200,000 children hospitalised with breathing problems across 11 English cities — Mums for Lungs19th October 2026 Our latest research has revealed that 200,000 children attended A&E or were admitted to hospital with breathing problems in 11 English cities and areas.

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“Many African cities lack reliable air quality data to inform their #CleanAir measures. AirQo is scaling the deployment of open‑source, #AI -powered tools to help cities generate more reliable data and equip communities with air quality information.” @airqo.bsky.social @cleanairfund.bsky.social

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How AI-powered tools are transforming air quality monitoring in Africa From Clean Air Fund #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

cleanairfund.orgHow AI-powered tools are transforming air quality monitoring in Africa - Clean Air FundAirQo is scaling the deployment of open‑source, AI‑powered tools to help African cities generate better date on air pollution.

Call for national inquiry into air pollution inequalities From localgov.co.uk #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

localgov.co.ukCall for national inquiry into air pollution inequalities | LocalGovPrime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to carry out a national inquiry into the disproportionate health impacts of air pollution.

Singapore threatens lawsuit over Indonesian wildfire haze – as oxygen tank and air purifier sales surge From The Independent #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

the-independent.comSingapore threatens lawsuit over Indonesian wildfire haze‘We are looking into which companies may be responsible for the fires,’ PM of Singapore says

Higher radon exposure linked to increased brain cancer risk From Air Quality News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

airqualitynews.comHigher radon exposure linked to increased brain cancer riskUS researchers have found a possible link between long-term exposure to radon and a higher risk of brain and central nervous system cancers, in a study tracking almost 160,000 women. The study, led by scientists at Oregon State University, suggests that the risk of developing these cancers increased as exposure…

South East London mum calls for clean air action after daughter taken to hospital 11 times last year From Southwark News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

southwarknews.co.ukSouth East London mum calls for clean air action after daughter taken to hospital 11 times last yearA South East London mum has called for "clean air action" after her daughter was taken to hospital 11 times

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Andy Burnham has been urged to launch an inquiry into the unequal health impacts of air pollution. This comes as data shows that in 11 English cities more than 200,000 children were taken to hospital with breathing difficulties in 2025. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

theguardian.comBurnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollutionLetter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communities

Air pollution linked to higher risk of glaucoma and cataracts From The Independent #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

the-independent.comAir pollution linked to higher risk of glaucoma and cataracts, study findsResearch review finds people living in most polluted areas suffer 70 per cent higher odds of glaucoma

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NEW: Our latest research has found that more than 200,000 children attended A&E or were hospitalised with breathing difficulties last year across 11 English cities, including #London, #GreaterManchester & #Birmingham. We cannot keep treating dirty air as inevitable or acceptable. 📸: Ron Fassbender

theguardian.comBurnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollutionLetter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communities

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What do you think hundreds of postcards on a Prime Minister's desk looks like? Have you sent yours yet? What about your kids? #AirPollution #CleanAirAct

mumsforlungs.orgSend our new Prime Minister a postcard — Mums for Lungs23rd July 2026 As Andy Burnham settles into office, we want to send him a strong message: it’s time to deliver a Clean Air Act that protects everyone’s health. Join us in sending him a postcard…

BBC visits wildfire front in haze-choked Indonesia From BBC News #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

bbc.co.ukBBC visits Indonesia's wildfire ground blanketed by toxic hazeThe BBC is in central Kalimantan, where a toxic haze fuelled by wildfires is choking millions of residents.

Burnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollution From The Guardian #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

theguardian.comBurnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollutionLetter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communities

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DEADLINE TODAY! It's your last chance to respond to Bromley Council's Air Quality Action Plan consultation. Air pollution in #Bromley has been rising, and we're concerned the draft plan's actions aren't strong enough. Use our guidance to respond TODAY! 👇 www.mumsforlungs.org/news/respond...

mumsforlungs.orgResponding to Bromley’s Air Quality Action Plan consultation — Mums for Lungs6th October 2026 Use our guidance to respond to Bromley Council’s Air Quality Action Plan by October 18th.

Lessons from a Full Year of Personal Air Quality Monitoring From See The Air #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

seetheair.orgLessons from a Full Year of Personal Air Quality MonitoringWe firmly embrace technology because it grants us the power to see what is otherwise invisible: the continuous, shifting dynamics of the air we breathe. We are excited to share that our research pa…

Wildfire traps firefighters and volunteers in Indonesia’s Mount Bromo national park, killing 4 From The Independent #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

the-independent.comWildfire traps firefighters and volunteers in Indonesia’s Mount Bromo national park, killing 4Four people have died and two others have suffered severe burns while battling a wildfire in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in Indonesia's East Java after becoming trapped by thick smoke and fast-moving flames

Net zero measures will deliver cleaner air that could provide £7.7 billion boost to UK economy by 2050 From Clean Air Fund #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

cleanairfund.orgNet zero measures will deliver cleaner air that could provide £7.7 billion boost to UK economy by 2050 - Clean Air FundDecarbonisation across transport, buildings, industry and power generation will bring air quality gains and an economic boost to the UK.

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Just had to drag my toddler from the playpark early as a nearby house has joined the village’s ‘6 months of unnecessary-but-cosy wood burning’ tradition and it was making my asthma majorly flare up. Looks like till the spring when I take her to the park I’ll be wearing a facemask. I hate this.

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It's a month until #CleanAirNight. Take 2 minutes today to find out why we're calling for action on #AirPollution from wood burning. Spoiler: burning wood and solid fuels at home releases tiny particles of soot and dust that go deep into our organs, causing us #Health damage.

gumlet.tvDo you know the hidden cost of wood burning?ResearcherDrMathySannasiandgrassrootsairpollutioncampaigngroupMumsforLungshavecreatedthisshortanimationonwhathappenswhenwoodorsolidfuelisburntinastoveoropenfireplace.Beforeyoustartburningorconsiderin…

How AI-powered tools are transforming air quality monitoring in Africa From Clean Air Fund #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

cleanairfund.orgHow AI-powered tools are transforming air quality monitoring in Africa - Clean Air FundAirQo is scaling the deployment of open‑source, AI‑powered tools to help African cities generate better date on air pollution.

How tackling super pollutants can help cities reduce the impact of heatwaves From Clean Air Fund #InvestInCleanAir #AirQuality #AirPollution

cleanairfund.orgHow tackling super pollutants can help cities reduce the impact of heatwaves - Clean Air FundAs heatwaves intensify across Europe, cities are facing a growing but often overlooked threat: the way extreme heat worsens air pollution.