Patchy progress means many millions of people are still impacted by lung conditions and unaware of the risks that exist in their everyday lives. Dr Andy Whittamore, Clinical Lead at Asthma + Lung UK, discusses the multitude of risk factors impacting the nation’s lung health and provides health advice to mitigate those risks.
Researchers from the University of Waterloo and Toronto Metropolitan University analyse heat and air quality effects on health to guide climate adaptation measures.
Ben Hudson, Head of Insight and Engagement at Global Action Plan, highlights the health, environmental and economic risks of gas cooking and actionable solutions for the UK.
Fitted to remove particulate matter pollution from cars, researchers find exhaust filters cannot fully remove all small pollution from transport emissions.
Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of Asthma + Lung UK, explains which towns and cities are trying to tackle air pollution, reducing the dirty air that causes issues for millions of people with lung conditions.
Tumble drying laundry can worsen air pollution, as it releases vast amounts of possibly harmful microfibres into the air, if not coupled with more eco-friendly methods.
Professor Susan Waldron, Director of Research and Skills at the Natural Environment Research Council emphasises the importance of research and innovation in adapting to climate change.
