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Later today Environment Secretary Michael Gove will publish a Clean Air Strategy which aims to cut air pollution and save lives, backed up through new primary legislation

This year’s celebration of International Women’s Day coincides with European Parliament discussions on a proposed Directive on Work-Life Balance for Parents and Carers

Theresa May has launched a new review that will investigate the UK’s press organisations Democracy in the UK has always benefited from impartial journalism such as the fifth estate. But in recent years, the way in which we consume media has dramatically changed. Whilst many news organisations flourish through their online...

Philip R.A. Brown from EUFAR AISBL at the UK’s Met Office takes us on a journey to explore the exciting future of airborne environmental research in Europe today Instrumented aircraft are an important scientific tool, allowing researchers to observe the atmosphere and land and ocean surfaces in support of a...

Anthony S. Wexler and Pamela J. Lein from the University of California share their expert views on the impacts of air pollution on the brain Air pollution is a complex mixture of gases and particles in the atmosphere. Air pollutants are defined as compounds known to be deleterious to human...

In this article, Minister Carolyn Bennett details her key priorities concerning the advancement of Indigenous Affairs in Canada

A new study indicates that clean air targets for reducing NO2 emissions from vehicles could be achieved sooner than expected Government clean air targets underestimate how long it will take to reduce NO2 emissions, according to new data. The research, published in Nature Geoscience, says the initial figures from the University...

EUFAR supports and develops airborne research projects to boost earth system understanding and weather prediction innovation in Europe

Instrumented aircraft are an important scientific tool, allowing researchers to support a range of applications in environmental sciences, says EUFAR

DiaGraphIT’s Managing Director, Tone Birkenes, explains how technology can revolutionise the quality of care delivered in healthcare settings

Adult social care is being undercut by councils failing to pay realistic prices to support older people and people with disabilities in their own homes New data from the UK Home Care Association (UKHCA) has revealed the majority of councils in the UK are not paying enough towards social care...

Urgent action is needed on air pollution, says OECD Environment Director Simon Upton, particularly in coal-reliant economies like China and India… Air pollution takes years off people’s lives. It causes pain and suffering through lung and heart diseases. It harms food crops and suppresses agricultural output in a world with...

With the amount of terror attacks taking place globally in recent months, it is safe to say that the importance of effective aviation security is at an all-time high. Here, James Kelly, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), discusses some of the key elements involved in...

Věra Jourová, European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality takes stock of the progress and the remaining challenges in the way of gender equality… I believe that Europe is a “good address” for women. Today, more women than ever graduate from university, have a job and participate in all...

Education Secretary Justine Greening has launched a plan to deliver a fairer funding system for early years to help families with the cost of childcare… A new funding formula for early years has been launched by Education Secretary Justine Greening. The scheme will deliver fairer funding for nurseries, preschools, and childminders,...

Eastbourne Borough Council has committed to tackling air pollution in the local area… Following a meeting with a local environmental campaign group, Eastbourne Borough Council has promised to deal with air pollution in the local area. Council leader David Tutt met with the coordinator of Eastbourne and District Friends of the...

In September 2015 the UN will release the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide international development for the next 15 years. Out of the 17 goals, number 14 is to “Conserve and Sustainably Use the Oceans, Seas and Marine Resources for Sustainable Development”, and is a topic of particular...

OAG highlights the work being done by the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education to help remove education barriers for vulnerable and disabled people In 2012 the European Commission reported that around 45 million EU citizens of working age have a disability, and 15 million children have special educational...

Gautham Gnanajothi, Senior Industry Analyst & Team Leader – Energy & Environment at Frost & Sullivan highlights the impact of air pollution throughout Europe…   Looking at air pollution in Europe from a surface level, it gives us an impression that air quality standards have been significantly improving over the past decades...

Gautham Gnanajothi, Senior Industry Analyst & Team Leader – Energy & Environment at Frost & Sullivan highlights the impact of air pollution throughout Europe Looking at air pollution in Europe from a surface level, it gives us an impression that air quality standards have been significantly improving over the past decades...