Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2020

The Pollution Pavillion was designed in collaboration with artists Climate and Cities and King’s College London. Four out of five Britons are worried that UK air pollution limits don’t match WHO guidelines. pollution particles. • Nearly every area of the capital breaches WHO guidelines for PM2.5 limits by 2030.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

Vehicle pollutants refer to the harmful substances emitted by automobiles and other vehicles during their operation. These pollutants contribute significantly to environmental degradation and pose serious health risks to both humans and ecosystems.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2019

New data from King’s College London show 124 additional out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and 424 hospital admissions for stroke and asthma on higher pollution days. Head of NHS in England warns “this is a health emergency”. one of the most dangerous forms of pollution. one of the most dangerous forms of pollution.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Local authorities need to act urgently and use smart technology to address the air pollution crisis that is currently facing our towns and cities, says Marc Ottolini, CEO of air quality monitoring and management expert AirLabs. This has caused an increase in support for action against air pollution.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

The University will develop a feasibility study and test approaches for the satellite detection of methane emissions at landfill sites, and for the satellite detection of vegetation health changes in the proximity of landfills due to accidents or mismanagement.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 7, 2023

A seemingly world-first study of daily ambient fine particulate matter ( PM 2.5 ) across the globe reports that only 0.18% of the global land area and 0.001% of the global population are exposed to levels of PM 2.5 – the world’s leading environmental health risk factor – below levels of safety recommended by Word Health Organization (WHO).

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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

The future of the fashion industry requires innovative circular systems. Agricultural waste from food crops either is traditionally left to rot or is burned, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. It’s bringing home the idea of how fragile our habitat is and how sacred our health is. . Nicole Pamani.

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EDF + Business

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Air pollution from rampant wildfires is causing millions to suffer in California and the Pacific Northwest. On top of that, air pollution causes and worsens conditions that make people more vulnerable to severe COVID-19. The time for investments and innovation in sensor technology is now.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2020

On 14 October, the European Commission adopted its new EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability , described as as a first step towards a “zero-pollution ambition for a toxic free environment” in the context of the EU Green Deal.

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EDF + Business

JANUARY 21, 2020

But what if while completing their routine routes, doing their regular jobs, these vehicles were doubling as mobile air pollution monitoring networks? This pilot will help determine the tremendous potential that innovative technologies hold for improving our understanding of air pollution. Manager, Clean Air & Innovation.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

A pilot project in Sandwell to reduce poor air quality through community measures has been backed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) with a £50,000 Fast Start: Innovation grant. The UKRI funded project will examine, over a six-month period, how various datasets could be utilised to improve the health of Sandwell residents.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

A couple of recent studies attempt to document the changing profile of this pollutant, and its prevalence in different regions of the world. Reacting to IQAir’s latest report, Greenpeace International senior air quality scientist Aidan Farrow said that “In 2023 air pollution remained a global health catastrophe.” levels in 2023.

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 17, 2021

This week Newlab and Ørsted announced the launch of the Blue Energy Studio , a collaborative initiative designed to drive innovation towards a future powered by renewable energy. We are excited to partner with Newlab and deliver on our shared goal to grow the Blue Energy Studio into a world-class program for innovation in renewable energy.

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Business Green

JUNE 24, 2020

Business for Clean Air group debuts today in bid to prevent air pollution levels from soaring as lockdown lifts. Chris Large, senior partner at Global Action Plan, said business leadership on air pollution was "imperative" if the UK is to curb the risk of air pollution worsening in the wake of the recent lockdown conditions.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION? In the world of business, sustainability innovation can be defined as the process of evolving old business models and creating new ventures that realize economic value and generate positive environmental and social impacts simultaneously. HOW IS SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION DRIVING THE GREEN ECONOMY?

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2020

Car users from the world’s least affluent cities are exposed to a disproportionate amount of in-car air pollution because they rely heavily on opening their windows for ventilation, finds a first of its kind study from the University of Surrey. n (Colombia), Sa?o This is yet a distant dream in many ODA countries. Professor Adamson S.

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Grist

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

” Lee Kuan Yew, the founding prime minister of Singapore, in a 2009 interview The spotlight Last week, we covered some of the technological innovations that could decarbonize air conditioning, an energy-intensive amenity that is increasingly becoming a lifesaving necessity in the face of extreme heat.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

New programme to prioritise projects that reduce air pollutants, improve knowledge and information about air quality, or tackle particulate matter. Adoo Kissi-Debrah became the first person to have air pollution recorded as a contributory cause of illness and death on their death certificate.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

Scientists used an innovative technique to arrive at the conclusion that during the CAZ’s first seven months of operation, after correction for weather and seasonal effects, it resulted in ‘modest, but significant’ reductions in NO2 of up to 7.3%. pollution – are needed to address non-vehicle sources of PM2.5

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

But it also marked the moment when air pollution’s harms were finally acknowledged, and efforts began to legislate against it. Early December saw the 70th anniversary, and a time for reflection and stock-taking by environmental health experts, including a fascinating lecture by Dr Ian Mudway of Gresham College.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire is one of the cities where the project aims to help governments develop policies to reduce pollution. Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the University of York have been awarded a total of £674,023 for a project that aims to give West African cities access to low-cost air pollution monitoring technologies.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

The question remains, however, how much do they actually help in the reduction of pollution? Even though it makes use of precious non-renewable resources, and requires electricity for charging, it still eliminates air pollution in cities , which is becoming a hugely widespread problem worldwide. Walk whenever you can.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

More than a third (34%) of those people reported that they’re losing sleep because of the loud noises at night and over a fifth (22%) said it impacts their mental health. 3 Rob Buckland, Chief Leasing Officer said: “Noise pollution in residential areas is impacting millions.

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Energy Innovation

JANUARY 27, 2022

Energy Innovation partners with the independent nonprofit Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI) to provide climate and energy research updates. People around the world are increasingly aware of and impacted by climate change, which is connected unsurprisingly with a parallel uptick in associated mental health stress.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

With thanks to Net Zero Festival 2023's headline sponsors Innovate UK and OVO.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The University will develop a feasibility study and test approaches for the satellite detection of methane emissions at landfill sites, and for the satellite detection of vegetation health changes in the proximity of landfills due to accidents or mismanagement.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 22, 2022

Have you read: Renewable technology innovation: measuring progress – IRENA ENTSO-E: Hydrogen requires appropriate regulatory framework in Europe Rising nickel prices will not halt the energy transition. The PES reflects the plans, objectives and policies of each country and region, mainly approved as of the base year of analysis.

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Energy Innovation

OCTOBER 6, 2022

This week, Energy Innovation Policy and Technology LLC® and the Innovative Green Development Program (iGDP) released the latest China Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) , an open-souce and peer-reviewed model that estimates the environmental, economic, and public health impacts of hundreds of climate and energy policies up to 2060.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JANUARY 17, 2022

A panel of air quality specialists illuminating how pollution is inequitably distributed toward marginalized communities and strategizing how to address this injustice. Air pollution is a sounding alarm for immediate climate action. Kirpa is a climate reality leader committed to sustainability, social and environmental innovation.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

It is more urgent than ever to shift from linear, use-it-up-and-throw-it-away models to a circular economy: where waste and pollution are designed out, products and materials are kept in use for longer, and natural systems can regenerate. Protect human health and biodiversity. This pollution also threatens biodiversity.

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Sustainability Consulting

APRIL 29, 2020

Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths per year. In this TED Talk, Maria Neira, public health expert at the World Health Organisation explains how the pollutants we breathe in through our lungs, cross the blood barrier and enter our brains. Everyone loves a good TED Talk! Is anyone declaring a global emergency?

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EDF + Business

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Nitrogen is essential for life, but excess nitrogen can pollute the atmosphere and water. This has a huge impact on human and ecosystem health, and means farmers spent money on fertilizer — which is at a record high price — that crops didn’t use. interest rate rebate if they meet climate and water quality benchmarks set by EDF.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 8, 2022

at the KTU innovation fair Technorama’22 (image credit: KTU). A new method for clearing organic pollutants from wastewater uses hydrogel granules made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), which function as a biological carrier for microorganism cultures. Pollutants pose a threat not only to human health and the ecosystem.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

In a world where air pollution causes an estimated 7 million deaths annually , the fashion and health worlds are colliding to bring us products that not only make us look good, but also keep us safe. s face mask has been proven to provide up to 50 times better air quality than the top anti-pollution masks on the market.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a global concern for health, wellbeing and productivity as people spend 90% of their time indoors, where IAQ can be up to 7 times worse than outdoor air quality. million UK homes are hazardous to health, with a cost to the NHS of more than £1 billion per year.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 14, 2023

Some innovative techniques, such as ‘sniffer’ drones, are being trialled but are unlikely to meet the scale of coverage needed and in-port inspections are still needed to meet legislative compliance standards. The work was funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nr.

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Energy Innovation

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

By Olivia Ashmoore This week, Energy Innovation Policy & Technology LLC® and RMI published 48 state Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) models. To illustrate how the EPS can inform state action, Energy Innovation® and RMI developed a five-policy scenario and modeled this policy package across six states. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S.

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