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UK Government not doing enough to address air pollution

The Supreme Court has declared that the Government is failing in its legal duty to protect people from the harmful effects of air pollution. This landmark decision in ClientEarth’s case is a departure from the judgments of the lower courts and paves the way for the European Commission to take legal action against the UK. Air ...

Chair’s Column: March 2013

2013 promises to be an interesting year for air quality and our Institute, with a host of new developments in our subject to look forward to. One obvious change for me is that I succeed Bernard Fisher as your Chairman. The very first thing I would like to do in communicating with you is thank ...

Changes to IAQM membership criteria

The IAQM Committee has announced forthcoming changes to the requirements for Full Membership. The IAQM is approaching 300 members, a significant milestone in the development of the organisation. Having recently revised the criteria for IAQM Fellowship the Committee felt it was time to tighten the requirements for Full Membership. From the 1st March 2013 the work experience ...