The Latest in Air Quality Action
Find out about the latest news in air quality and how EMSOL is working with key partners.

How EMSOL Helped Hampshire Hospitals Cut Delivery Emissions by 82% Through Smart Air Quality Monitoring
EMSOL, a leading British manufacturer of precision air quality monitoring technology serving the global market, partnered with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Wessex Procurement Ltd to tackle vehicle emissions around hospital sites. Drawing on our...
Hampshire Hospitals Just Rewrote the Rules on Sustainable Healthcare Logistics
Here's what happens when you stop accepting "that's how we've always done it" Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from the simplest questions. For Hampshire Hospitals and Wessex Procurement Ltd, that question was: "Why do all our deliveries arrive on the same...
Construction Activity Now Outpaces Traffic as Main Black Carbon Source in London
New research has revealed a significant shift in London's air pollution landscape: construction activity has surpassed road traffic as the primary source of harmful black carbon emissions in central London. This finding highlights the growing importance of targeted...
The Hidden Hazards in Pollution Monitoring
When we think about methane emissions and air quality challenges, abandoned oil and gas wells rarely make headlines. Yet new research reveals these forgotten industrial relics pose a significant environmental threat that demands our attention. New Research Uncovers...
Rising Regulatory Demands Make Construction Air Quality Monitoring More Critical Than Ever
Construction sites across the UK are facing increasing regulatory pressure to monitor and control air pollution. Just consider that 20% of emissions come from these sites in the UK. Air quality monitors are now considered ideally suited to construction and demolition...
Construction Monitoring in India
The world just validated EMSOL's approach. In Mumbai, 2,000 construction sites are scrambling. Following a Bombay High Court directive, the city's civic body has mandated real-time air quality monitoring across all construction sites, with non-compliance resulting in...
Low Emission Zones: How Belgian Cities Are Proving Air Quality Improvements and Health Benefits
Recent research from Belgium has revealed compelling evidence that Low Emission Zones (LEZs) are delivering significant air quality improvements and measurable health benefits for urban populations. These findings offer important insights for cities worldwide looking...
From Satellite Monitoring to Power Plant Emissions – The Latest Wrap-Up of Emissions Monitoring
The environmental monitoring landscape is evolving rapidly, with groundbreaking advancements in satellite technology now enabling unprecedented precision in emissions detection. This week's top environmental news focuses on how these innovations are reshaping our...
An Air Of Opportunity in the Slipping Climate Consensus?
Conservative parties are abandoning climate consensus. The public isn't. This gap creates massive opportunity for businesses focused on practical environmental solutions, particularly air quality monitoring and management. Here's the playbook for turning political...
EMSOL Partners with Transport for London and Paris Transit Authorities to Pioneer Underground Air Quality Monitoring
London, UK - 22nd April - EMSOL, a leader in air quality monitoring technology, has launched a groundbreaking collaboration with Transport for London (TfL) and Paris's RATP Group testing specialised sensors for underground transit environments. This one-year project,...
EMSOL Deploys Advanced Air Quality Monitoring Network Across Greater Manchester
EMSOL is proud to deliver 43 high-precision air quality monitoring devices across Greater Manchester's 10 local authorities, supporting a landmark research project coordinated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This significant deployment, in partnership with...
Why EVs Aren’t the End of Air Quality Issues
As the automotive industry races towards an electric future, a surprising new threat to urban air quality has emerged. Recent research from the University of Southampton has revealed that brake pad dust can be more toxic to our lungs than diesel exhaust emissions....
European Court Ruling and Consequences For Air Quality
In a watershed moment for environmental justice, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that governments failing to address severe environmental pollution violate citizens' fundamental right to life. This landmark judgment, delivered on January 31st,...
UK’s Infrastructure Renaissance: Managing Environmental Impact in Britain’s Biggest Build
The United Kingdom stands at the threshold of an unprecedented infrastructure transformation. With projects valued at over £25 billion recently announced, this wave of development promises to reshape Britain's transport networks, boost economic growth, and create...
EMSOL CEO Freddie Talberg Named Environmental Technology CEO of the Year 2024
We're proud to announce that EMSOL's founder and CEO, Freddie Talberg, has been awarded Environmental Technology CEO of the Year 2024 - UK by CEO Monthly magazine.This recognition comes at a pivotal time for EMSOL as we continue to expand our innovative pollution...
The Hidden Crisis: Understanding Air Quality Inequalities in Our Cities
Air pollution doesn't affect everyone equally. While air quality issues impact all communities, mounting evidence shows that some populations bear a disproportionate burden of this environmental challenge. Understanding these disparities is crucial for developing...
Arctic Air Quality: How EMSOL Technology Performs in Extreme Conditions
The Arctic might conjure images of pristine wilderness, but the reality can be startlingly different. In Fairbanks, Alaska, winter air pollution reaches levels that make it, at times, the most polluted city in the United States. Understanding Arctic Air Quality...
Urban Winterscapes: Hidden Air Quality Challenges
As cities settle into winter, a complex set of air quality challenges emerges that many organizations overlook in their environmental planning. Winter is consistently the most polluted season of the year, creating unique challenges for urban air quality management...
California Wildfires in Winter? What This Means for Urban Air Quality
Discover how wildfire smoke travels hundreds of kilometers, affecting urban air quality and public health. Learn the latest science behind pollution spread and what communities can do to prepare.
EEAST Launches Pioneering Study on Ambulance Crew Air Quality Exposure
Why This Study Matters The impact of vehicle emissions on frontline healthcare workers has long been overlooked. With ambulances often needing to idle to power essential medical equipment, crews face prolonged exposure to pollutants during their critical work. This...
The WHO Air Quality Challenge: What UK Organisations Need to Know
A construction site in central London meets every DEFRA air quality requirement. Its monitors consistently comply with regulatory limits, and the local authority is satisfied. Yet, according to the World Health Organisation's latest guidelines, this site exceeds...
New IES Air Quality & Climate Change Guidance and Its Impact on Construction Sites
New IES guidance highlights construction emissions monitoring requirements and integration of air quality and climate goals. Learn why real-time monitoring is crucial for construction sites in 2024.
Latest Developments in UK Air Quality: Healthcare Takes Center Stage
RCPCH Highlights Critical Impact on Children's Health In a groundbreaking position statement, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has highlighted that air pollution has overtaken high blood pressure and smoking as the leading contributor to...
EMSOL: British Innovation in Air Quality Management
EMSOL, founded in 2017, has quickly become a frontrunner in the fight against urban pollution. Our journey began with a simple yet powerful idea: to make the invisible visible. Air pollution has long been a silent killer, claiming millions of lives worldwide each...
Uncover Hidden Pollution Patterns and Drive Decisive Action with EMSOL
EMSOL, a leader in air quality management solutions, is excited to announce a major enhancement to its innovative platform, introducing powerful new features that transform complex pollution data into clear, actionable insights. This update marks a significant leap...
EMSOL and SCS Takes Center Stage at AQE 2024: Unveiling the Future of Air Quality Monitoring
We're thrilled to announce that EMSOL will be exhibiting at the Air Quality & Emissions (AQE) Show 2024, one of the UK's premier events for air quality monitoring and management. You can find us at Stand N15 on October 9th and 10th at the NEC in Birmingham. This...
Tackling Healthcare Pollution: Ambulance Idling and Air Quality in Hospitals
Recent news about North East Ambulance Service ambulances turning off engines at hospitals highlights a growing awareness of healthcare pollution. While such initiatives are commendable, they raise an important question: How do we ensure we're targeting the most...
EMSOL Shortlisted for “Best Use of Technology” Construction Award
We are excited to announce that EMSOL has been shortlisted for the "Best Use of Technology: Smart Data Collection in Construction" award at TechFest by Construction News and New Civil Engineer. This category recognises teams using innovative technology to collect and...
EMSOL Acquires South Coast Science: Uniting British Expertise in Air Quality Monitoring
We are excited to announce that EMSOL has acquired the core technology and key assets of South Coast Science (SCS), a leading manufacturer of high-precision air quality monitors. This landmark acquisition brings together two pioneers of British environmental...
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Partners with EMSOL to Tackle Air Pollution
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust today announced an innovative partnership with cleantech leader EMSOL to monitor and reduce air pollution across its hospital sites. The two year collaboration will leverage EMSOL's award-winning emissions monitoring platform...