Delivering real improvements in local air quality.In line with the IAQM guidance as air quality professionals, we quantify impacts (negligible, slight, moderate or substantial at individual receptors) and based on our professional judgement, conclude whether effects on local air quality are likely to be significant. The assessment of impacts considers the effectiveness of mitigation measures that...

30th April 2019 Crowne Plaza, The City - LondonEven with recent advances in modelling, measurement remains an important means of gaining insight into the nature of air pollution. Without it, we cannot fully understand the problem and, without an accurate diagnosis, we cannot propose solutions. This conference provides an opportunity to share experiences of using new measurement...

Ammonia emissions contribute to particle pollution and urban smog, damaging sensitive natural habitats through excessive nitrogen deposition and acidification. Emissions in the UK have only fallen by 10% since 1970, however the Netherlands have reduced their emissions by over 60% since 1990. Currently, there are no ambient air quality standards or guidelines for ammonia. Agriculture,...

16th - 17th September 2019 Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel, LondonThe Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) presents Routes to Clean Air 2019, a two-day annual conference where air quality, public health and transport professionals, in both the private and public sectors, share their experiences of improving transport emissions. Speakers will discuss a range of topical issues offering...

No organisation can afford to leave ethical decision making to chance. One hasty or ill-conceived action by an employee can harm the reputation of the entire organisation and destroy a career.In a new initiative by the IAQM, we have developed effective ethics training focused on setting expectations of behaviour for air quality professionals in a...