Updates

Since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged large societal shifts have altered who travels where, when and why. The reduction in mobility decreased vehicle traffic by about 70% by mid-April according to the Department for Transport (DfT). This led to a marked reduction in emissions from vehicles. These still evolving societal changes continue to impact established driving ...

Dr Stuart Capstick, Deputy Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformation (CAST Centre) at the University of Cardiff, delivered the keynote speech at the IAQM 2020 AGM.He discussed the public understanding and risk perception of climate change and air pollution, the relevance of behaviours and everyday practices for tackling climate change and ...

Defra has published a call for evidence on future PM2.5 concentrations in England in preparation for the air quality target setting for the Environment Bill. The Environment Bill will set out legally binding targets for four priority areas, including air quality. The government intends to set two air quality targets relating to fine particulate matter ...

Melody Horan was named the winner of this year's Ian McCrae Award at the Early Careers Network virtual meeting on the 10th November. This year, entrants were asked to submit an essay on the following topic: The outbreak of COVID-19 led to unprecedented changes in living and working patterns of our society. As a result, many people ...

Gloria Esposito, Head of Projects at Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership, gives an update on UK national policy related to reducing road transport GHG and air pollution emissions, provides a high level overview of the current zero emission technology and low carbon fuel landscape with examples of market developments for cars, trucks and buses. This webinar ...

There are several upcoming vacancies on the IAQM Committee. To fill these positions, we are looking for members who want to contribute to the work and development of the Institute over the next few years. Any Full Member or Fellow may apply. This is your chance to give something back to the air quality community ...