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.
Continue reading…Tackling Odour Pollution in Southall and Hayes
On 27th October 2020 Perrine Machuel posted in Featured, News, Projects
In 2018, residents in Southall and Hayes, West London, started a campaign calling for authorities to tackle air and odour pollution occurring during the redevelopment of a former gas site in the area. The campaign Clean Air for Southall and Hayes (CASH) aims to raise awareness and create momentum to take action about the air and odour issues that residents are facing.
Continue reading…Kampala NOSES
On 25th March 2020 Louise posted in News, Projects, Training
Before life as we knew it, was turned upside down, we spent a hectic February running a series of events and activities to launch the Kampala NOSES project in Uganda.
Odour pollution, is a worldwide problem which causes distress for many communities, yet it is currently under-regulated and does not achieve the attention it deserves.