Agriculture is the main source of ammonia emissions in the UK. These emissions result in both particulate air pollution and terrestrial eutrophication from the deposition of reactive nitrogen onto sensitive habitats. The Government has set targets and identified technical measures to...
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December 2023
In the realm of emissions reporting, numerous frameworks cater to organisations' needs for disclosing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, an important gap persists - the absence of a structured framework for organisations to report on their air pollution emissions. Adding to this...
December 2023
Reflecting on the discussions at COP28, it is important to remember the interlinked nature of the climate and biodiversity crises. Addressing these issues holistically will be dependent on developing solutions with multiple benefits for both nature and climate adaptation and mitigation. ...
#IESTurningTheTide — Tides of Change: Exploring the Resilience and Restoration of the Thames Estuary
December 2023
In this event, we heard from Wanda Bodnar and Amy Pryor from the Thames Estuary Partnership (TEP). Wanda first provided an overview of the natural history and ecology of the Thames Estuary in the last 200 years, summarising the reasons for its decline and recovery in the past, its...
November 2023
Air pollution sensors have caused a paradigm shift in air quality monitoring for several air pollutants. In this presentation, IAQM Honorary Fellow Professor Francis Pope discussed the good and the bad of air quality sensors. He presented his view of where low-cost sensor...
November 2023
Invasive and non-native species such as Japanese Knotweed or Giant Hogweed are typically species that are likely to cause ecological, social or economic harm in a setting outside their native range. They can alter and degrade the environment, reduce biodiversity, affect hydrology, impact land...
