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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 20h

Study finds: PM10 exposure worsens sleep apnoea

#AirPollution #Health
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PM10 exposure worsens sleep apnoea, study finds

People living with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) may experience more severe symptoms if they are exposed to higher levels of air pollution, according to new research presented at the European Respira...

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 21h

Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that PM2.5 attach themselves to red blood cells, providing a mechanism for how they spread throughout the body

#AirPollution #Health
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PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body

Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that PM2.5 particles attach themselves to red blood cells, providing a mechanism for how they spread throughout the human body. The breakthrough re...

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 1d

Global renewable energy surpasses coal for first time

#Environment #CleanEnergy #AirPollution #Health
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Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 1d

Construction, freight & wood burning: how we can reduce air pollution at source - British Safety Council

#AirPollution #Health #Environment
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Construction, freight, and wood burning: how we can reduce air pollution at source | British Safety Council

While you’re reading this, it’s likely you’re breathing polluted air. That’s because in 40 cities across the UK, people are inhaling a dangerous cocktail of chemicals, levels of which are equal to, an...

www.britsafe.org

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Martha Dark @marthadark.bsky.social · 5d

Our research out today and covered in the Observer 👇 shows emissions from just 10 of the hundreds of UK data centres in the works could wipe out carbon emissions saved by switching to electric cars in 2025! @globalactionplan.bsky.social @foxglovelegal.bsky.social

observer.co.uk/news/busines...

Ten UK data centres could cancel EV emissions gain

Research has underlined the lack of transparent and reliable figures for expected emissions driven by data centre growth

observer.co.uk

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 2d

Cooking on gas stoves releases harmful pollutants, such as nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide.

Learn more about our retrofit project in partnership with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/clean-air/ga...

#CleanAir #NetZero #Cooking

Photograph of woman using a gas cooker with a quote that reads: "The gas used to make smells and used to irritate my lungs, and I think with the induction it's better. I really enjoy it. It's good and it's quick and easy."

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ECIU @eciu.net · 5d

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible.
@drgaryfuller.bsky.social
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Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

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Impact on Urban Health @impurbanhealth.bsky.social · 8d

Learn more about the health effects of burning wood:
urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/rep...

Wood burning is more expensive than central heating

There’s a perception that burning wood is a cheaper way to heat a home. New research we’ve supported by Global Action Plan shows not only is that not true, but there are significant hidden costs to…

urbanhealth.org.uk

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Impact on Urban Health @impurbanhealth.bsky.social · 8d

💀“Our study suggests that high levels of particulate matter from stoves damage respiratory tissues, causing inflammation in a similar way to cigarette smoke.” www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

Indoor wood burners linked to a decline in lung function

Using a wood or coal burning stove or open fire at home may lead to a decline in lung function, suggests a new analysis from UCL researchers.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Impact on Urban Health @impurbanhealth.bsky.social · 4d

Learn more about the UK’s first solar-powered, outdoor air quality display unit.

Co-designed with communities in Lambeth and Southwark, it makes valuable information accessible to people whose health is most affected by air pollution. urbanhealth.org.uk/partnerships...

Air quality updates in community spaces

With Imperial College London, The Social Innovation Partnership (TSIP), and Kasia Molga

urbanhealth.org.uk

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Impact on Urban Health @impurbanhealth.bsky.social · 2d

🔥🏗️"A new study has uncovered a striking link between air pollution and workplace safety, revealing that even moderate increases in nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) can dramatically raise the risk of accidents on construction sites."
warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/econ...

Air pollution linked to sharp rise in construction site accidents

A new study has uncovered a striking link between air pollution and workplace safety, revealing that even moderate increases in nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) can dramatically raise the risk of accidents on…

warwick.ac.uk

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Impact on Urban Health @impurbanhealth.bsky.social · 3d

🚛 Diesel van deliveries cost London over £2 billion every year in hidden health and environmental costs.

🔍 But how much do LGVs and HGVs contribute to air pollution in your borough?

Check out our data visualisation to find out 👇

Freight and air pollution. What's the problem?

Freight is the backbone of the economy. But an outdated system is congesting cities and harming people's health in urban areas.

urbanhealth.org.uk

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 2d

Worried about wood burning? Join us in putting up posters in your area to help inform people about the #AirPollution impacts of burning.

#WoodBurning is still a vastly underestimated and misunderstood source of pollution.

Order your free posters here: bit.ly/wbposterform

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 4d

Over 24,000 children in Birmingham are living with #Asthma. The Clean Air Zone has reduced #AirPollution by 17%, but the toxic air in #Birmingham is still having a "devastating impact" on communities.

Mum says 'just don't' as she warns parents of three problems on school run

Chelmsley Wood mum opens up on her son's health issues as she urged parents to be aware of 'toxic air' amid struggles walking to school

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 4d

Absolutely fascinating research from Professor Jonathan Grigg and Dr Norrice Liu at @qmul.bsky.social on the mechanism that PM2.5 uses to get around our body and find its way into our organs. Well worth a read. #AirPollution #Health

PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body

Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that PM2.5 particles attach themselves to red blood cells, providing a mechanism for how they spread throughout the human body. The breakthrough re...

airqualitynews.com

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 4d

City plans to ban recreational wood burning

#AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health #Environment
www.dsawsp.org/blog/city-pl...

City plans to ban recreational wood burning

The Dutch city of Arnhem announces plans to ban outdoor recreational wood burning. Industry claims about wood stoves are also debunked.

www.dsawsp.org

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 4d

Many people don't realise that using an open fire or log burner can TRIPLE the level of harmful pollution INSIDE & OUTSIDE our homes.
Burning wood releases PM2.5- the most worrying form of #AirPollution for our #Health & has been associated with causing damage to every organ in our bodies.

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Jill Belch @jillbelch.bsky.social · 5d

Yay #renewables (& storm Amy)
Hardly any greenhouse gas production from energy use, in UK today.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 8d

A recent new story on our website from Australia.

Where are the authorities?

A new wood heater was installed next door, leading to polluted air, sickness, and mental anguish.

www.dsawsp.org

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Jill Belch @jillbelch.bsky.social · 8d

I wonder, @scotgov & @govuk, why on earth you are allowing wood stoves, but banning gas, in new builds.
You were told the facts.
So why?
#WoodSmokeKills
#AirPollution

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Jill Belch @jillbelch.bsky.social · 7d

10 years on from the Dieselgate scandal, justice still hasn’t been served in the UK. While other countries made carmakers pay, ours let them off the hook. Sign the petition & demand accountability now!
#Pollution
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ma...

Make polluters pay for poisoning our children

10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 8d

Our #Dieselgate petition is growing. Let's get this even higher, before the trial begins on October 13th. Have you signed yet? #AirPollution #DitchDiesel

Make polluters pay for poisoning our children

10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...

you.38degrees.org.uk

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ECIU @eciu.net · 6d

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible.
@drgaryfuller.bsky.social
buff.ly/DyAt24W.

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

buff.ly

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Dr Gary Fuller @drgaryfuller.bsky.social · 6d

A year of air pollution visualised through the medium of knitting, inspired by Breathe London

Piece by Paul Day with quote by my brilliant @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social colleague @andygrieveair.bsky.social

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A year of air quality data created by Poplar’s closely-knit community

In Poplar, Tower Hamlets, a collective of more than 130 knitters has unveiled Knitting the Air – a striking 12-metre textile artwork that transforms local air quality data into over 2,000 hand-knitted...

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Cleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 6d

'The risk of frailty was increased by about 60% for people who breathed other people's smoke at home'

#AirPollution #Health
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

www.theguardian.com

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