Taking action for our children

Taking action for our children

As parents, there are few things that are more motivating than the well being and health of our children. It is partly the inspiration why we work at EMSOL. Air pollution is a major risk to the health of all children who live in cities across the world. It has been...
Every little helps

Every little helps

Keeping up with the latest news in the fields of air and noise pollution is a never-ending task. Not least because the technology sector is now taking an increasing interest in its potential role in tackling one of the most pressing issues that our cities face. Most...
A lot of small changes can make a big difference

A lot of small changes can make a big difference

One the biggest mantras in the environmental movement has been that whilst individually changes to reduce our environmental impact seem small, collectively it makes a big difference. I’m sure many of us remember the campaigns to turn our central heating down by 1...
Under the weather?

Under the weather?

[Updated August 2020 – COVID-19 has put a spotlight on the link between respiratory health issues and air quality with emerging evidence linking air pollution to an increased vulnerability to COVID-19. With increasing temperatures that elevate poor air quality, this...
Enabling innovation in air quality at a local level

Enabling innovation in air quality at a local level

Local Councils across the UK are, in some respects, ideally placed to tackle air quality issues that they face. Unlike some other areas of public service, they have a wide range of powers, and do not need to go to government to seek permission to do things at a local...