Dr Gary Fuller
@drgaryfuller.bsky.social
Scientist - Imperial College London, UKRI Clean Air Champion, contributor to The Guardian, author of 'The Invisible Killer - the rising global threat of air pollution...
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‘Eat out to help out’ scheme added to air pollution in London, study finds
Commercial cooking shown to be cause of unusual peaks when policy was operating during pandemic in autumn 2020
www.theguardian.com
Unravelling an #airpollution mystery, #covid Eat Out to Help Out and the impacts of commercial cooking.
My latest piece for the Guardian focuses on work by @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
My latest piece for the Guardian focuses on work by @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Thank you to all who joined the Impact of Air Pollution on Pregnancy & Early Life” workshop in Cardiff.
The day included expert presentations, breakout discussions, and a keynote from Prof Pia Hardelid made it an inspiring day.
#CleanAir #AirPollution #EarlyLifeHealth #PublicHealth
The day included expert presentations, breakout discussions, and a keynote from Prof Pia Hardelid made it an inspiring day.
#CleanAir #AirPollution #EarlyLifeHealth #PublicHealth
November 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Thank you to all who joined the Impact of Air Pollution on Pregnancy & Early Life” workshop in Cardiff.
The day included expert presentations, breakout discussions, and a keynote from Prof Pia Hardelid made it an inspiring day.
#CleanAir #AirPollution #EarlyLifeHealth #PublicHealth
The day included expert presentations, breakout discussions, and a keynote from Prof Pia Hardelid made it an inspiring day.
#CleanAir #AirPollution #EarlyLifeHealth #PublicHealth
Places are filling up fast for December's Air Quality in the 21st Century at the Royal Society of Chemistry.
It's a science adventure from the work of AQEG to net zero, health gains from air pollution actions, UFP, shipping, inequalities in exposure the ULEZ and more.
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It's a science adventure from the work of AQEG to net zero, health gains from air pollution actions, UFP, shipping, inequalities in exposure the ULEZ and more.
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Places are filling up fast for December's Air Quality in the 21st Century at the Royal Society of Chemistry.
It's a science adventure from the work of AQEG to net zero, health gains from air pollution actions, UFP, shipping, inequalities in exposure the ULEZ and more.
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
It's a science adventure from the work of AQEG to net zero, health gains from air pollution actions, UFP, shipping, inequalities in exposure the ULEZ and more.
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
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A key line from #Cop30 decision, new for UN climate meetings
"The global transition towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development is irreversible and the trend of the future"
#climatecrisis
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"The global transition towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development is irreversible and the trend of the future"
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30 live: Deal agreed at Cop after long negotiations
After a series of all-night meetings and fears the summit could collapse, an agreement has been gavelled through at Cop30
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November 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A key line from #Cop30 decision, new for UN climate meetings
"The global transition towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development is irreversible and the trend of the future"
#climatecrisis
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"The global transition towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development is irreversible and the trend of the future"
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
".. smart, passionate and dedicating their lives to fighting the climate crisis. The more of them you meet, the more your hope grows that global heating can be defeated."
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The two extraordinary young activists making me feel optimistic at Cop30
In today’s newsletter: Despite valid criticisms, the summits are filled with smart, passionate people dedicating their lives to fighting the climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
".. smart, passionate and dedicating their lives to fighting the climate crisis. The more of them you meet, the more your hope grows that global heating can be defeated."
[email protected]
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A new poll commissioned by @rcphysicians.bsky.social shows that the majority of the British public aren't aware of the #Health harms of #AirPollution. We need to see a public awareness campaign from national government.
Public unaware of the health harms of air pollution, warns Royal College of Physicians
News
www.rcp.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new poll commissioned by @rcphysicians.bsky.social shows that the majority of the British public aren't aware of the #Health harms of #AirPollution. We need to see a public awareness campaign from national government.
The UK's air quality index is widely considered out-dated and not fit for purpose.
For different reasons, India's index is also being criticised.
They both products of the past information age and the science that we knew nearly 20 years ago.
Nikita Yadav for BBC...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
For different reasons, India's index is also being criticised.
They both products of the past information age and the science that we knew nearly 20 years ago.
Nikita Yadav for BBC...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Delhi: Why India caps pollution reading at 500 when the air is far more toxic
India's air quality framework hasn't been comprehensively revised since 2009 and needs an update, say experts.
www.bbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The UK's air quality index is widely considered out-dated and not fit for purpose.
For different reasons, India's index is also being criticised.
They both products of the past information age and the science that we knew nearly 20 years ago.
Nikita Yadav for BBC...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
For different reasons, India's index is also being criticised.
They both products of the past information age and the science that we knew nearly 20 years ago.
Nikita Yadav for BBC...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Can #methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown?
- "Cutting carbon dioxide is a marathon, but methane is a sprint,” says Durwood Zaelke
#COP30
Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- "Cutting carbon dioxide is a marathon, but methane is a sprint,” says Durwood Zaelke
#COP30
Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Can methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown?
With temperatures breaching the Paris limit, experts say tackling the powerful gas could buy crucial time as the clean-energy shift stalls
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Can #methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown?
- "Cutting carbon dioxide is a marathon, but methane is a sprint,” says Durwood Zaelke
#COP30
Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- "Cutting carbon dioxide is a marathon, but methane is a sprint,” says Durwood Zaelke
#COP30
Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Most people don’t realise how much air pollution harms our health. The RCP says many are unaware of links to heart disease, stroke & dementia. We need clear public info and stronger action to cut emissions. Clean air is basic public health.
www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-med...
@rcphysicians.bsky.social
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@rcphysicians.bsky.social
Public unaware of the health harms of air pollution, warns Royal College of Physicians
www.rcp.ac.uk
November 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Most people don’t realise how much air pollution harms our health. The RCP says many are unaware of links to heart disease, stroke & dementia. We need clear public info and stronger action to cut emissions. Clean air is basic public health.
www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-med...
@rcphysicians.bsky.social
www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-med...
@rcphysicians.bsky.social
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12 years ago today - the app I made with geniuses Mark Woollard & Francis Booth with @drgaryfuller.bsky.social expert eye for @city-air.bsky.social was featured in the App Store! Alongside BBC, Facebook & Lady Gaga!
#memorylane
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#memorylane
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November 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
12 years ago today - the app I made with geniuses Mark Woollard & Francis Booth with @drgaryfuller.bsky.social expert eye for @city-air.bsky.social was featured in the App Store! Alongside BBC, Facebook & Lady Gaga!
#memorylane
apps.apple.com/gb/app/city-...
#memorylane
apps.apple.com/gb/app/city-...
Poll finds the public remain unaware of the health impact of air pollution - AirQualityNews.
Piece by Paul Day on research by Royal College of Physicans
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Piece by Paul Day on research by Royal College of Physicans
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Poll finds the public remain unaware of the health impact of air pollution
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has written to the secretary of state for health and social care calling for a nationwide public health campaign on air pollution after a survey revealed widespre...
airqualitynews.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Poll finds the public remain unaware of the health impact of air pollution - AirQualityNews.
Piece by Paul Day on research by Royal College of Physicans
airqualitynews.com/headlines/po...
Piece by Paul Day on research by Royal College of Physicans
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This is really interesting.
Unravelling an #airpollution mystery, #covid Eat Out to Help Out and the impacts of commercial cooking.
My latest piece for the Guardian focuses on work by @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
My latest piece for the Guardian focuses on work by @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Eat out to help out’ scheme added to air pollution in London, study finds
Commercial cooking shown to be cause of unusual peaks when policy was operating during pandemic in autumn 2020
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This is really interesting.
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Policies to boost the economy can have unexpected environmental impacts. Traffic emissions are strictly regulated in Europe ✅, but cooking emissions? Not yet. Hong Kong has rules and tech we can learn from. Read more here for an excellent piece written by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social @theguardian.com
‘Eat out to help out’ scheme added to air pollution in London, study finds
Commercial cooking shown to be cause of unusual peaks when policy was operating during pandemic in autumn 2020
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Policies to boost the economy can have unexpected environmental impacts. Traffic emissions are strictly regulated in Europe ✅, but cooking emissions? Not yet. Hong Kong has rules and tech we can learn from. Read more here for an excellent piece written by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social @theguardian.com
Reposted by Dr Gary Fuller
‘Eat out to help out’ scheme added to air pollution in London, study finds
Commercial cooking shown to be cause of unusual peaks when policy was operating during pandemic in autumn 2020
#AirPollution www.theguardian.com/environment/...
by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social
Commercial cooking shown to be cause of unusual peaks when policy was operating during pandemic in autumn 2020
#AirPollution www.theguardian.com/environment/...
by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social
‘Eat out to help out’ scheme added to air pollution in London, study finds
Commercial cooking shown to be cause of unusual peaks when policy was operating during pandemic in autumn 2020
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
‘Eat out to help out’ scheme added to air pollution in London, study finds
Commercial cooking shown to be cause of unusual peaks when policy was operating during pandemic in autumn 2020
#AirPollution www.theguardian.com/environment/...
by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social
Commercial cooking shown to be cause of unusual peaks when policy was operating during pandemic in autumn 2020
#AirPollution www.theguardian.com/environment/...
by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social
Unravelling an #airpollution mystery, #covid Eat Out to Help Out and the impacts of commercial cooking.
My latest piece for the Guardian focuses on work by @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
My latest piece for the Guardian focuses on work by @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Eat out to help out’ scheme added to air pollution in London, study finds
Commercial cooking shown to be cause of unusual peaks when policy was operating during pandemic in autumn 2020
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Unravelling an #airpollution mystery, #covid Eat Out to Help Out and the impacts of commercial cooking.
My latest piece for the Guardian focuses on work by @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
My latest piece for the Guardian focuses on work by @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Less air pollution, warmer homes, better cities, and healthier people.
My latest for @theguardian.com looks at the #economic, #airpollution and #health gains from a low-carbon future in the UK.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
My latest for @theguardian.com looks at the #economic, #airpollution and #health gains from a low-carbon future in the UK.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Warmer homes and healthier people: what’s not to like about a low-carbon future?
Challenges of hitting net zero emissions are often discussed, but little focus is given to the gains of living in a low-carbon world
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Less air pollution, warmer homes, better cities, and healthier people.
My latest for @theguardian.com looks at the #economic, #airpollution and #health gains from a low-carbon future in the UK.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
My latest for @theguardian.com looks at the #economic, #airpollution and #health gains from a low-carbon future in the UK.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Misleading UK adverts for ’very low emission’ wood-burning stoves banned
- @adstandards.bsky.social ruling won approval of clean air campaigners, who said some ‘seriously misleading myths’ had been debunked
Story by me
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- @adstandards.bsky.social ruling won approval of clean air campaigners, who said some ‘seriously misleading myths’ had been debunked
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Misleading UK adverts for ’very low emission’ wood-burning stoves banned
ASA action won approval of clean air campaigners, who said some ‘seriously misleading myths’ had been debunked
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Misleading UK adverts for ’very low emission’ wood-burning stoves banned
- @adstandards.bsky.social ruling won approval of clean air campaigners, who said some ‘seriously misleading myths’ had been debunked
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- @adstandards.bsky.social ruling won approval of clean air campaigners, who said some ‘seriously misleading myths’ had been debunked
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Twenty-five speakers and four panel events over two days. Wow - we have been busy.
I'm on my way, and really looking forward to the Clean Air Programme meeting on indoor air science in York.
I'm on my way, and really looking forward to the Clean Air Programme meeting on indoor air science in York.
November 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Twenty-five speakers and four panel events over two days. Wow - we have been busy.
I'm on my way, and really looking forward to the Clean Air Programme meeting on indoor air science in York.
I'm on my way, and really looking forward to the Clean Air Programme meeting on indoor air science in York.
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It's often said that an English person's home is their castle... but how much control do we actually have over the air we breathe at home?
Awaab's Law comes into effect today! In this @uk.theconversation.com article, we write about what it does —and does not— mean for improving indoor air quality.
Awaab's Law comes into effect today! In this @uk.theconversation.com article, we write about what it does —and does not— mean for improving indoor air quality.
The ability to improve air quality in your home depends less on personal behaviour and more on who owns the building.
Who controls the air we breathe at home? Awaab’s law and the limits of individual actions
The ability to improve air quality in your home depends less on personal behaviour and more on who owns the building.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:25 AM
It's often said that an English person's home is their castle... but how much control do we actually have over the air we breathe at home?
Awaab's Law comes into effect today! In this @uk.theconversation.com article, we write about what it does —and does not— mean for improving indoor air quality.
Awaab's Law comes into effect today! In this @uk.theconversation.com article, we write about what it does —and does not— mean for improving indoor air quality.
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Funded PhD opportunity with the CHILI Hub! (www.chili.ac.uk).
The project will use systems thinking approaches to understand barriers in the delivery of Net Zero schools, to optimise heath, environmental, and justice co-benefits.
Info here: lnkd.in/egz9bJ-N
Get in touch: [email protected]
The project will use systems thinking approaches to understand barriers in the delivery of Net Zero schools, to optimise heath, environmental, and justice co-benefits.
Info here: lnkd.in/egz9bJ-N
Get in touch: [email protected]
October 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Funded PhD opportunity with the CHILI Hub! (www.chili.ac.uk).
The project will use systems thinking approaches to understand barriers in the delivery of Net Zero schools, to optimise heath, environmental, and justice co-benefits.
Info here: lnkd.in/egz9bJ-N
Get in touch: [email protected]
The project will use systems thinking approaches to understand barriers in the delivery of Net Zero schools, to optimise heath, environmental, and justice co-benefits.
Info here: lnkd.in/egz9bJ-N
Get in touch: [email protected]
It is unreasonable.. "to blame household air quality issues on lifestyle choices when so many factors are outside an occupant’s control."
@douglasbooker.bsky.social from the Clean Air Programme et al writes on indoor environmental justice and Awaab's Law.
theconversation.com/who-controls...
@douglasbooker.bsky.social from the Clean Air Programme et al writes on indoor environmental justice and Awaab's Law.
theconversation.com/who-controls...
Who controls the air we breathe at home? Awaab’s law and the limits of individual actions
The ability to improve air quality in your home depends less on personal behaviour and more on who owns the building.
theconversation.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
It is unreasonable.. "to blame household air quality issues on lifestyle choices when so many factors are outside an occupant’s control."
@douglasbooker.bsky.social from the Clean Air Programme et al writes on indoor environmental justice and Awaab's Law.
theconversation.com/who-controls...
@douglasbooker.bsky.social from the Clean Air Programme et al writes on indoor environmental justice and Awaab's Law.
theconversation.com/who-controls...
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Our story that the Drinking Water Inspectorate has ordered 7 water companies to take action on PFAS in untreated drinking water sources across England featured on the Today Programme, BBC Radio 4, this morning. More via BBC online:
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Our story that the Drinking Water Inspectorate has ordered 7 water companies to take action on PFAS in untreated drinking water sources across England featured on the Today Programme, BBC Radio 4, this morning. More via BBC online:
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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“Oxidative potential was also worst in winter, when wood burning added to the pollution mixture.”
Reducing the amount of particle pollution alone may not reduce its toxicity, unless we also focus on traffic and wood burning.
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Tackle wood burning and road traffic to improve Europe’s air quality, study finds
Researchers measure toxicity of air samples across continent to advise on ‘efficient’ policies to reduce harm
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:15 AM
“Oxidative potential was also worst in winter, when wood burning added to the pollution mixture.”
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Tackle wood burning and road traffic to improve Europe’s air quality, study finds
Researchers measured toxicity of air samples across continent to advise on ‘efficient’ policies to reduce harm
#AirPollution #AirQuality #Health www.theguardian.com/environment/...
by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social
Researchers measured toxicity of air samples across continent to advise on ‘efficient’ policies to reduce harm
#AirPollution #AirQuality #Health www.theguardian.com/environment/...
by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social
Tackle wood burning and road traffic to improve Europe’s air quality, study finds
Researchers measure toxicity of air samples across continent to advise on ‘efficient’ policies to reduce harm
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Tackle wood burning and road traffic to improve Europe’s air quality, study finds
Researchers measured toxicity of air samples across continent to advise on ‘efficient’ policies to reduce harm
#AirPollution #AirQuality #Health www.theguardian.com/environment/...
by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social
Researchers measured toxicity of air samples across continent to advise on ‘efficient’ policies to reduce harm
#AirPollution #AirQuality #Health www.theguardian.com/environment/...
by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social
Reducing the amount of particle pollution alone may not reduce its toxicity, unless we also focus on traffic and wood burning.
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Tackle wood burning and road traffic to improve Europe’s air quality, study finds
Researchers measure toxicity of air samples across continent to advise on ‘efficient’ policies to reduce harm
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Reducing the amount of particle pollution alone may not reduce its toxicity, unless we also focus on traffic and wood burning.
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Burning wood or coal may feel “natural,” but it causes slow, silent harm - fine particles that damage hearts and lungs, killing thousands yearly.
#AirPollution #Health #WoodBurning
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
#AirPollution #Health #WoodBurning
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Domestic wood burners kill thousands and cost NHS millions a year, report suggests
Burning of wood and coal in homes contributes to almost 2500 deaths a year, and stopping unnecessary burning would save the NHS millions of pounds, a report suggests.
An analysis by the charity Globa...
www.bmj.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Burning wood or coal may feel “natural,” but it causes slow, silent harm - fine particles that damage hearts and lungs, killing thousands yearly.
#AirPollution #Health #WoodBurning
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
#AirPollution #Health #WoodBurning
www.bmj.com/content/391/...