Tag Archives: King’s College London

Mayor’s office: keep children out of the playground when air pollution is bad

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

The Mayor’s office have advised that London’s schoolchildren should be kept indoors for their own safety when air pollution is bad – on average once a month. LBC Radio’s Daniel Freedman spoke to Matthew Pencharz, the Mayor’s environmental advisor, who … Continue reading →

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London air pollution visualisation

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

A visualisation of the rise & fall of pollution levels in London over a year, using King’s College London’s air data animated by  Brondbjerg design & developement. View on Vimeo:http://vimeo.com/mikebrondbjerg/london-air-data-visualisation King’s College is responsible for monitoring and reporting pollution levels … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson’s sticky pollution solution shown to be a £1.4m failure

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Boris Johnson has spent £1.43m “gluing” pollution from vehicles to London’s roads using a method that air-quality experts have found does not work. In 2010 Transport for London started a trial using dust suppressants – calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) – … Continue reading →

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King’s College Study: How the public are exposed to large variations in pollution concentrations

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

The results of a study illustrating how the public are exposed to large variations in pollution concentrations as they go about their normal day were presented at a public meeting on 16th January 2013. This demonstration study involved seven residents … Continue reading →

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Londoners measure personal air pollution exposure

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

A pilot King’s College study which saw volunteers in London wear personal air quality monitors for a day found clear peaks and troughs in particulate matter exposure on the commute to and from work or school, writes Michael Holder The … Continue reading →

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Dryden Goodwin’s Breathe unveiled on side of St Thomas’ Hospital

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

A video screen animation by artist Dryden Goodwin was unveiled today on London’s St Thomas’ Hospital, which is big enough to be observed from Westminster Bridge and The Houses of Parliament. The work, Breathe, has been designed to draw attention … Continue reading →

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King’s College London launch updated air pollution app

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

A breath of fresh air for Games visitors and athletes as ERG at King’s College London launch an updated website and air pollution apps. The free London Air website and apps provide a map of Olympic venues along with air … Continue reading →

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Lungs of London schoolchildren “damaged by poor air quality”

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

Early findings of research into the impact of poor air quality shows that it is reducing the lung capacity of schoolchildren in London, writes Steve Eminton. The lung capacity of schoolchildren in some London boroughs is being reduced through living … Continue reading →

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Air pollution in Putney and Brixton up to three times higher than EU limits

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

Air pollution in some parts of London is three times higher than European-recommended safe limits, research reveals today. Scientists at King’s College London monitored 100 sites around the capital last year, measuring levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which is caused … Continue reading →

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London has a lot on its hand when it comes to air pollution

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

London is facing a big uphill battle over air quality, after new research found parts of the capital have air pollution three times higher than the European-recommended safe limit. The government recently filed plans to the European Commission to delay … Continue reading →

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