UP2030 Belfast Retrofit Workshop
On 18th September 2024 Amanda Newton posted in Events, Projects
In June, the UP2030 Belfast Retrofit Workshop brought together key stakeholders to focus on strategies for retrofitting Belfast’s residential, commercial, and public buildings.
The aim was to align efforts toward making the city’s buildings more energy-efficient and climate-resilient, with the ultimate goal of creating Belfast’s first net-zero neighbourhood.
Continue reading…We Care for Our Air: Project Update
On 13th September 2024 Amanda Newton posted in News, Projects
Air pollution remains a significant concern, affecting communities nationwide, including Redbridge. In response, Redbridge Council has been driving a comprehensive program aimed at monitoring, raising awareness, and ultimately reducing air pollution in the borough. The “We Care for Our Air” initiative, running until March 2025, is a critical part of this effort, consisting of a series of initiatives designed to tackle air pollution head-on.
Continue reading…Brr-eathe Easy: We Care for Our Air Winter Update
On 19th January 2024 Karissa Johnson posted in News, Projects
It has been a bustling winter so far for the We Care for Our Air project, entering the new year with a lot of momentum.
Three months of diffusion tube data have now been plotted onto Redbridge’s borough Air Quality Map, thanks to the 78 residents and organisations helping to monitor air pollution at places they care about, including Cllr Sunny Brar of Newbury Ward.
Continue reading…Redbridge Cares for their Air Quality
On 26th September 2023 Karissa Johnson posted in News, Projects
It’s been six months since the launch of We Care for Our Air Redbridge, a project aimed at understanding air quality in the borough. During this time, the community has come together to make commitments to support cleaner air.
We Care for our Air Redbridge has two strands to tackle the issue of air pollution head-on. Firstly, is our citizen-led data collection effort using NO2 diffusion tubes and hand-held particulate monitors. The second part of our mission is all about raising awareness and educating the community about the risks of air pollution. We focus on what actions each person can take to avoid pollution and improve the air in Redbridge.
Continue reading…Digital tools to support Climate Smart Agriculture in Nigeria
On 9th September 2021 Maria posted in Projects
In Nigeria, 70% of the population are involved in agriculture at a subsistence level. Most of their farming systems follow traditional methods, such as slash and burn, and are increasing their chemical dependence. These elements are key drivers of rising deforestation, land degradation and ecosystem loss, among others. In addition, the impact of climate variability has altered Nigeria’s rainfall and temperature regimes over the past decade.
Continue reading…Science in the City Returns…
On 17th August 2021 Hannah posted in News, Projects, Uncategorised
What impact has the air pollution reduction measures introduced by the City of London Corporation over the past six years had? That’s what we’re aiming to find out! Levels of particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide can be a concern in urban areas. Both air pollutants are associated with fuel combustion; transport and heating.
Continue reading…Mapping Sustainable Travel
On 10th August 2021 Louise posted in Featured, News, Projects
When facing place-based environmental, social and cultural issues, including the challenges of decarbonising transport, maps are an effective tool. They can help us collect information about an area, bring issues to the table, build a shared local vision, and act as a tool of communication with decision makers.
Continue reading…Planting More Healthy Air in Schools
On 23rd July 2021 Hannah posted in News, Projects, Uncategorised
There are three key elements to bringing about positive change: raising awareness, gathering evidence and taking action. And Planting Healthy Air in Schools has achieved all three!
Continue reading…What we learned about air pollution in Lambeth
On 8th March 2021 Perrine Machuel posted in News, Projects, Uncategorised
Pollution concentrations are shown to skyrocket, the bigger the road or the traffic intersection. In terms of exposure and health impact for vulnerable demographics (such as children), what happens when a school is located near busy road networks? Unsurprisingly, this is often the case in dense urban areas and London is no exception.
Meanwhile, in Kampala…
On 30th November 2020 Maria posted in Projects, Uncategorised
Against all odds, the project we initiated in February to tackle odour pollution in the capital city of Uganda progresses. Neither COVID nor national elections have been able to stop the work that we are doing with schools and markets.
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