Air pollution

News in Brief: Shakespeare, secretaries of state, and sewage setbacks

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A light-hearted roundup of this week’s stories, including research on air pollution and an annual Shakespeare festival

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Air pollution linked to rise in Parkinson’s risk by University of Cambridge researchers

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Particulate matter is described as a ‘significant public health issue’.

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Long-term air pollution exposure linked to higher risk of Parkinson’s disease

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LLong-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The study, published in […]

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Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution linked to increased risk of dementia

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An analysis of studies incorporating data from almost 30 million people has highlighted the role that air pollution – including that coming from car exhaust emissions – plays in increased […]

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Air pollution linked to dementia risk, study finds

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Researchers say there is an “urgent need” for policy interventions to combat air pollution.

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Fears construction traffic from university student housing development will pose danger to vulnerable

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Queens’ College’s Owlstone Croft development to build new student accommodation blocks has taken another step forward, despite neighbours’ concerns about construction traffic and air pollution.

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Critics launch petition opposing plans for large quarry near Northants village

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Residents living close by have raised concerns about quarry operations bringing in noise, dust, increased traffic and air pollution

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‘Illusion of truth’ surrounds inaccurate tyre pollution figures

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‘Illusion of truth’ surrounds inaccurate tyre pollution figures

Widespread misunderstanding exists about how airborne tyre emissions contribute to air pollution, photo courtesy Siriel Saladin Monday, November 25, 2024 Widespread misunderstandings about the contribution of tyre wear to air pollution have crept into government reports in the UK, EU and US and could wrongly influence critical policy decisions. A study published yesterday in Environmental…

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How bad is the air pollution in Greater Cambridge – and what is causing it?

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We look at what can be done about the ‘largest environmental risk to public health’.

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Five year plan to make the air cleaner across Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire

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Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council have put together a joint plan to reduce air pollution recognising “there is no safe level”.

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