Talk Title: Every breath we take: the lifelong impact of air pollution
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 Prof. Jim LonghurstIES / IAQM
Talk title: What has been achieved in the first 60 years since the first clean air act.
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Dr Tim ChattertonIES / IAQM
Talk title: Putting people at the heart of Air Quality Management
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Dr Jon Lamonte, Transport for Greater ManchesterIES / IAQM
Talk title: Air Quality and Interventions in Greater Manchester
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 Richard Howard, Policy ExchangeIES / IAQM
Talk title: How to solve London's air quality crisis
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Dr Marion Wichmann FiebigIES / IAQM
Talk title: Air Quality in Germany: Trends, projections and key measures.
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Caroline Watson, Global Action PlanIES / IAQM
Talk title: Action for immediate impact
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Alan Andrews, Client EarthIES / IAQM
Talk title: Firghting for the right to clean air
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 Prof. Jim LonghurstIES / IAQM
Talk title: What has been achieved in the first 60 years since the first clean air act.
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Dr Tim ChattertonIES / IAQM
Talk title: Putting people at the heart of Air Quality Management
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Dr Jon Lamonte, Transport for Greater ManchesterIES / IAQM
Talk title: Air Quality and Interventions in Greater Manchester
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 Richard Howard, Policy ExchangeIES / IAQM
Talk title: How to solve London's air quality crisis
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Dr Marion Wichmann FiebigIES / IAQM
Talk title: Air Quality in Germany: Trends, projections and key measures.
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Caroline Watson, Global Action PlanIES / IAQM
Talk title: Action for immediate impact
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Alan Andrews, Client EarthIES / IAQM
Talk title: Firghting for the right to clean air
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
A final plan for tackling nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities? - Andrea LeeIES / IAQM
ClientEarth’s second legal victory against the UK Government resulted in the High Court agreeing that the 2015 air quality plan was unlawful. The Government was ordered to improve this plan by the end of July 2017. But do we finally have a plan that will tackle the UK’s illegal and harmful levels of nitrogen dioxide? And what are the implications for local authorities and the devolved administrations?
Dr Anna Font, King’s College London ‘Did Policies to abate atmospheric emissions from traffic have a positive effect in London’
IAQM AGM 2016, 16th November 2016
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Elliot Treharne, GLAIES / IAQM
Talk title: London's Air Quality Challenge
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Liz Bates, City of York Council and Bradford MDCIES / IAQM
Talk title: Will Defra's air quality plan help improve air quality in York and Bradford
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Ashdown Forest: Implications of recent legal judgements - Dr Claire HolmanIES / IAQM
There have been several High Court judgements that have considered the impacts of road traffic NOx emissions on nitrogen deposition at Ashdown Forest in Sussex; a special protection area designated under the Habitats Directive. This presentation reviews the background to Wealden District Council’s policies and discusses the application of Highway England’s DMRB scoping criterion of 1,000 AADT and the Environment Agency’s criterion of 1% of the critical load when assessing the ‘in combination’ effects. It provides insights into the approach suggested in the forthcoming guidance from CIEEM and IAQM. This document is due to be circulated to members for comment imminently.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Paul Drummond, UCLIES / IAQM
Talk Title: Tackling NOx Emissions from diesel cars through tax: Options for the UK
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Air quality in France: Trends, projections and key measures for improvement -...IES / IAQM
Air quality limit values are still exceeded in France and WHO guide values far from being reached. Nadine Allemand will present recent development in policies and measures to combat air pollution and improve air quality in France. A focus will be given on the different levels of actions from the international to the local level and integration of air pollution issues in public decisions. Links with climate change attenuation measures will be also highlighted.
Responding to air pollution : setting the agenda to improve air quality John Middleton
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A final plan for tackling nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities? - Andrea LeeIES / IAQM
ClientEarth’s second legal victory against the UK Government resulted in the High Court agreeing that the 2015 air quality plan was unlawful. The Government was ordered to improve this plan by the end of July 2017. But do we finally have a plan that will tackle the UK’s illegal and harmful levels of nitrogen dioxide? And what are the implications for local authorities and the devolved administrations?
Dr Anna Font, King’s College London ‘Did Policies to abate atmospheric emissions from traffic have a positive effect in London’
IAQM AGM 2016, 16th November 2016
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Elliot Treharne, GLAIES / IAQM
Talk title: London's Air Quality Challenge
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Liz Bates, City of York Council and Bradford MDCIES / IAQM
Talk title: Will Defra's air quality plan help improve air quality in York and Bradford
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Ashdown Forest: Implications of recent legal judgements - Dr Claire HolmanIES / IAQM
There have been several High Court judgements that have considered the impacts of road traffic NOx emissions on nitrogen deposition at Ashdown Forest in Sussex; a special protection area designated under the Habitats Directive. This presentation reviews the background to Wealden District Council’s policies and discusses the application of Highway England’s DMRB scoping criterion of 1,000 AADT and the Environment Agency’s criterion of 1% of the critical load when assessing the ‘in combination’ effects. It provides insights into the approach suggested in the forthcoming guidance from CIEEM and IAQM. This document is due to be circulated to members for comment imminently.
Routes to Clean Air 2016 - Paul Drummond, UCLIES / IAQM
Talk Title: Tackling NOx Emissions from diesel cars through tax: Options for the UK
Routes to Clean Air is a two-day conference from the IAQM where academics, professionals and policy makers share their experiences of improving traffic emissions.
This event highlights the importance of public communication and behavioural change surrounding road transport and air quality issues.
Air quality in France: Trends, projections and key measures for improvement -...IES / IAQM
Air quality limit values are still exceeded in France and WHO guide values far from being reached. Nadine Allemand will present recent development in policies and measures to combat air pollution and improve air quality in France. A focus will be given on the different levels of actions from the international to the local level and integration of air pollution issues in public decisions. Links with climate change attenuation measures will be also highlighted.
Responding to air pollution : setting the agenda to improve air quality John Middleton
Responding to air pollution : setting the agenda to improve air quality. Presentation for the Public Policy Exchange seminar on air quality 23rd October 2018 181022 middletonj final air pollution
A presentation made at the 2015 NC BREATHE Conference by Jason West, PhD of University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Sponsored by Clean Air Carolina and partners, the 2015 NC BREATHE Conference was held on March 27, 2015 in Raleigh, NC to bring together air quality researchers, medical and public health professionals, and policymakers to share the latest research on the health impacts of air pollution, the positive health outcomes related to clean air policy-making, and the resulting economic benefits.
Air Pollution, Asthma, Triggers & Health - Research and Remediation StrategiesSean McCormick
This content was created to help provide health care practitioners with more detailed information about air pollution, it's impact on health, and low-no-cost strategies for reducing exposure to asthma triggers.
Air pollution: its causes,effects and pollutantsMaliha Eesha
This presentation gives the complete detail of air, air pollution, air pollutants and their types, each pollutant in detail and its causes and effects, acid rain, methods of prevention,smog,acidification,indoor pollution and so on. It is a complete package and I hope it'll be helpful in school! :)
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Air quality and the public's health - Professor Paul CosfordIES / IAQM
A presentation from RTCA17, held on 24th-25th October 2017.
Professor Cosford's presentation explores the role of the Public Health England in improving air quality within the UK. Raising public and professional awareness through sustained public health engagement with local authorities and other stakeholders.
STEP Annual Conference 2018 - Adrian Davis, How Far Should We Go to Improve A...STEP_scotland
STEP 2018 Conference. Adrian Davis. Presentation on barriers to progress in tackling poor air quality beyond issues around the science itself. It addresses ideological barriers, the meanings of evidence across professions, and asks questions about past failures to implement effective interventions to improve urban air quality.
Sustainability Day is a national day of action across the health sector. Each year NHS Trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Hospitals and organisations take action to highlight the important role sustainable development can play in health service delivery. The National Campaign is supported by those key bodies and groups charged with leading sustainable development across healthcare. This campaign includes this national website which has case studies, tool-kits, news, information and resources to educate and support organisations to embed sustainability in service delivery.
Along with our national website the Campaign team organise a series of Roadshows across England which bring together health professionals to discuss challenges and solutions to overcoming barriers faced when embedding sustainable development both on the front line and within the organisation. The Campaign also includes the national annual awards which showcases the best examples from across England around sustainable development in healthcare.
The Campaign continues to showcase action, supporting healthcare organisations to deliver change in times of turbulence; to continually engage within the changing landscape of the NHS, public health and social care systems in the UK; to excite and inspire the leaders of the future to take action to embed climate adaptation into their business as usual models.
The county of Kent is widely known as the Garden of England, but with growing pressure for the construction of new homes and increasing levels of traffic in the region, concerns around air quality are more serious than ever before.
On 7th November, Certas Energy hosted its inaugural Clean Air Conference to highlight the availability of cleaner burning alternative fuels such as Shell GTL Fuel and deliver practical advice on how businesses can make a difference to air quality today by making smarter fuel choices.
This presentation includes insights from the following speakers from the event:
• “Air Quality and Public Sector Action” - Deborah Kapaj, Sustainable Estates Programme Manager, Kent County Council
• “'How can we ensure cleaner air for the people of Kent?', Stephen Peckham, Professor of Health Policy, Kent University
• “How are emissions from road haulage changing?”, Duncan Buchanan, Policy Director, Road Haulage Association
• “Shell GTL: A Solution for Cleaner Cities”, Marcel van den Berg, Sales and Business Development Manager, Shell GTL Fuel
• “How the Digital Economy can Help Clean Air”, Sebastian Giraud, Director, Girin Strategy
• “The Need for Real World Emissions Testing”, Massimo Fedeli, Emissions Analytics
• “Championing a Cleaner Fuel for Cleaner Air”, Brian Worrall, Director of Corporate Affairs, Certas Energy
• “The Importance of Clean Air to the Aspinall Foundation’s Animal Breeding Programme”, David Sutton, Estates Manager at The Aspinall Foundation
Preventing Illness 2015 Commissioning a Sustainable Health System4 All of Us
Preventing Illness 2015 was held at The Wellcome Trust on Tuesday November 24th the conference looked at how we can create a preventative health system which focuses on reducing illness, improves sustainability, improves public health whilst joining health and social care together and reducing pressure on our NHS.
A presentation on planetary health concerns for the Gloucestershire branch of the British Medical Association, 7th February 2019. 190207 middletonj planetary health or plexit?
REDUCING HEALTHCARE’S CLIMATE FOOTPRINT
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EUROPEAN HOSPITALS & HEALTH SYSTEMS
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Sharing is Caring – Can cross industry collaboration be achieved on key envir...IES / IAQM
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Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
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"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
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Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
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WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
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Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Ventures
Routes to Clean Air 2016, Prof. Stephen Holgate, University of Southampton
1. Professor Stephen Holgate
MRC Clinical Professor,
University of Southampton
Every breath we take: the
lifelong impact of air
pollution
Air pollution through the lifecourse
2. The Great Smog of 1952 took hold on London 64
years ago, claiming an estimated 4200 lives.
3. How the report came about
• Great strides made on tobacco
control, alcohol and obesity
• Air pollution remains a major public
health challenge
• RCP and RCPCH convened working
party to discuss evidence and draw up
recommendations
4. Why the RCP is tackling this issue
• Air pollution estimated to cause
around 40,000 deaths per year in
the UK
• Estimated cost of air pollution is
£20bn annually in the UK
• Linked to major health challenges
of our day such as heart disease,
asthma, COPD, lung cancer,
diabetes and dementia
5. Diseases, conditions and biomarkers affected by
outdoor pollution. Conditions currently included in the Global
Burden of Disease categories shown in bold.
6. Air pollution in our changing world
• Changes in the way we live
have changed air we breathe
• Total distance walked each
year decreased by 30%
between 1995 and 2013
• In 2012, road traffic in the UK
was 10x higher than in 1949
• Not just outdoor environment
but indoor as well
7. Annual distance travelled by road in the UK
Now, 774,513 diesel
cars in London
170,000 (30%)
increase since 2012
9. Protecting future generations
• First report to examine health
implications of exposure to air
pollution over lifetime
• Developing heart, lung, brain,
hormone systems and immunity
can all be harmed by pollution
• Effects growth, intelligence,
asthma and development of the
brain and coordination
14. Vulnerable groups
Some people suffer more from exposure to air
pollution because they are:
• More likely to live in polluted areas
• Exposed to higher levels of air pollution
• More vulnerable to health problems caused by air
pollution
15. Recommendations for action
1. Act now, think long term. We must act now, and with urgency, to
protect the health, wellbeing and economic sustainability of today’s
communities and future generations. Government must empower
local authorities and incentivise industry to plan for the long term.
2. Educate professionals and the public. The NHS and patient charities
must educate health professionals, policymakers and the public
about the serious harm that air pollution can cause. Health
professionals, in particular, have a duty to inform their patients.
16. 3) Promote alternatives to cars fuelled by petrol and diesel. Government,
employers and schools should encourage and facilitate the use of public
transport and active travel options like walking and cycling. Active travel
also increases physical activity, which will have major health benefits for
everyone. Local Transport Plans, especially in deprived areas, should:
• expand cycle networks
• require cycle training at school,
• promote safe alternatives to the “school run”, based on walking,
public transport and cycling instead of cars
• encourage employers to support alternatives to commuting by car
• promote leisure cycling
• develop ‘islands’ of space away from traffic, for safer walking and
cycling.
European, national and local policies should also encourage the use
of electrical and hydrogen-powered vehicles.
17. 4. Put the onus on the polluters. Polluters must be required to take
responsibility for harming our health. Political leaders at a local, national
and EU level must introduce tougher regulations, including reliable
emissions testing for cars. They must also enforce regulations vigorously,
especially in deprived areas where pollution levels are higher and people
are more vulnerable.
5. Monitor air pollution effectively. Air pollution monitoring by central and
local government must track exposure to harmful pollutants in major
urban areas and near schools. These results should be proactively
communicated to the public, in a clear way that everyone can understand.
When levels exceed EU limits or World Health Organization guidelines,
local authorities must immediately publish serious incident alerts.
18. 6. Act to protect the public health when air pollution levels are high.
When these limits are exceeded, local authorities must have the power
to close or divert roads to reduce the volume of traffic, especially near
schools.
7. Tackle inequality. Our most deprived communities are exposed to
some of the worst outdoor and indoor air quality, contributing to the
gap in life expectancy of nearly 10 years between the most and the
least affluent communities. Regulators, local government and NHS
organisations must prioritise improvements in air quality in our most
deprived areas, setting high standards of emission control across all
sectors of industry.
19. 8. Protect those most at risk. Children, older people, and people with
chronic health problems are among the most vulnerable to air pollution.
Public services must take account of this disproportionate harm through
local tools such as planning policies for housing and schools, equalities
impact assessments, and joint strategic needs assessments. At an
individual level, healthcare professionals should help vulnerable patients
protect themselves from the worst effects of air pollution.
20. Information packs developed as part of the Barts Health
Cleaner Air Programme developed by the Global Action Plan
9. Lead by example in the NHS. The NHS is one of the largest employers in
Europe, contributing 8% of the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP). The
health service must no longer be a major polluter; it must lead by example
and set the benchmark for clean air and safe workplaces. In turn, this
action will reduce the burden of air pollution-related illness on the NHS.
The Department of Health, NHS England and the devolved administrations
must give commissioners and providers incentives to reduce their
emissions, and protect their employees and patients from dangerous
pollutants.
21. What can I do?
As citizens and members of the public, everyone can help by:
• trying alternatives to car travel: bus, train, walking and cycling
• aiming for energy efficiency in our homes
• keeping gas appliances and solid fuel burners in good repair
• asking our local council and MPs to take action
• learning more about air quality and staying informed.
It might seem as if individual actions will not make a difference, but it all
adds up, and each one of us must act.
22. 10.Define the economic impact of air pollution. Air pollution damages
not only our physical health, but also our economic wellbeing. We
need further research into the economic impact of air pollution, and
the potential economic benefits of well-designed policies to tackle it.
23. 11.Quantify the relationship between indoor air pollution and health.
We must strengthen our understanding of the relationship between
indoor air pollution and health, including the key risk factors and
effects of poor air quality in our homes, schools and workplaces. A
coordinated effort among policymaking bodies will be required to
develop and apply any necessary policy changes
24. 12. Determine how global trends are affecting air quality. From
increased energy production and consumption to global economic
development and urbanisation, we need to improve our
understanding of how major social and economic trends are
affecting air quality and its twin threat, climate change.
25. 13.Develop new technologies to improve air pollution monitoring. We
need better, more accurate and wider-ranging monitoring programmes
so that we can track population-level exposure to air pollution. We also
need to develop adaptable monitoring techniques to measure emerging
new pollutants, and known pollutants that occur below current
concentration limits. We must develop practical technology – such as
wearable ‘smart’ monitors – that empower individuals to check their
exposure and take action to protect their health.
27. 14.Study the effects of air pollution on health. To appreciate fully the risk
to health, we need further research on air pollution’s effects on the body.
In addition to lung and cardiovascular disease, research into the adverse
health effects of pollution should accommodate systemic effects such as
obesity, diabetes, changes linked to dementia, and cancer, as well
as effects on the developing fetus and in early childhood.
Magnetite pollution nanoparticles in the human brain.
Maher BA et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2016 Sep 6. pii:
201605941. [Epub ahead of print]
Those magnetite pollutant particles which are <∼200 nm in diameter
can enter the brain directly via the olfactory bulb. Their presence
proves that externally sourced iron-bearing nanoparticles, rather than
their soluble compounds, can be transported directly into the brain,
where they may pose hazard to human health.
28. Sadiq Khan unveils action plan to battle
London’s toxic air
05 July 2016
Extending the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to the North Circular Road and
the South Circular Road and the possibility of bringing forward the
introduction earlier than 2020. Under current plans the ULEZ will only operate
within the Congestion Charging Zone and it is due to come in from 2020.
Implementing an extra charge on the most polluting vehicles entering central
London using the Congestion Charge payment and enforcement system from
2017 (this would not mean an increase in the Congestion Charge but just the
method for collecting the extra charge from people driving the most polluting
vehicles).
Introducing ULEZ standards for heavy vehicles London-wide from 2020.
Giving the go-ahead for Transport for London (TfL) to start work on the costs
and challenges of implementing a diesel scrappage scheme as part of a wider
national scheme delivered by the Government.
Proposals to work with the Government to tackle air pollution on a
national and international level.
29. In a further bid to tackle air quality in the capital, the Mayor has also joined a
High Court challenge of the Government’s air pollution plans as an
Interested Party. Environmental lawyers ClientEarth are suing the
Government for the second time in a year, having won a case at the
Supreme Court in 2015 which ordered ministers to fulfil their legal duty to cut
pollution in “the shortest time possible”. The new case argues the
government is still failing to do this.
The Mayor has now set out his view that London can meet the legal
standards for NO2 well before 2025, which is the date the Government’s
Air Quality Action Plan projects London will be compliant.
Next steps: inform and empower the public on the serious
effects of air pollution and lobby MPs for change as was so
successful in Clean Air Acts of 1956 and 1968 and more recently, the
delivery of tobacco legislation