Updates
Ambient Pollution Removal Techniques position statement open for comments
The IAQM considers the reduction of emissions at source or the reduction in exposure to pollution to always be preferable to the use of any technique that purports to remove pollutants from the air by active or passive means. Before an investment is made in any solution of this kind, a thorough appraisal of the ...
World Environment Day Reflections on Air Quality – A View from our Chair
IAQM Chair, Claire Holman FIAQM, shares her reflections on key challenges within the air quality sector. There is currently unprecedented interest in air quality across the world, as evidence of its adverse effects deepens. Yet the car industry and its suppliers remain blinkered. Twice in recent months, I have talked to two industry employees. One I ...
Consultation opens on Guide to the Assessment of AQ Impacts on Designated Nature Conservation Sites
The IAQM is consulting members on its new Guide to the assessment of air quality impacts on designated nature conservation sites (pdf). The document has been produced to assist members in the assessment of the air quality impacts of development on designated nature conservation sites. It may also be useful for ecologists, who use the ...
New COMEAP publication
The Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP) has published a report on The Effects of Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution on Cardiovascular Morbidity: Mechanistic Evidence (COMEAP, 2018). This report updates COMEAP’s earlier review of the evidence of possible mechanisms of cardiovascular effects for air pollutants (COMEAP, 2006).
Just one week left to apply for the Committee
There are several vacancies arising on the IAQM committee. We are looking for members who want to support the Institute's development over the next few years.Whatever your background and expertise within air quality, membership of the IAQM Committee will help you to shape your Institute's future. This is your chance to give something back to ...
Update to Guidance on Air Quality Monitoring in the Vicinity of Demolition and Construction Sites
This Guidance was originally published by IAQM in 2012. In keeping with general IAQM principles, it is prudent to review such guidance after a period of time to ensure that it is up to date and still represents best practice. The amendments, which are tracked and explained in a change log at the beginning of ...