Useful links
Air quality
Air quality and climate
change
Air quality and health
Local air quality
management-related legislation
Transport - reducing air
quality impacts
West London Air Quality Cluster Group
A group dedicated to improving air quality across the London
boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow,
Hillingdon, Hounslow and Richmond.
Department for Environment and Rural Affairs
(DEFRA)
Information about air quality from DEFRA.
Environmental Protection UK
Environmental Protection UK (formerly the NSCA) are the
environmental protection charity supporting pollution control
professionals.
Investigation of
Air Pollution Standing Conference (IAPSC)
IAPSC has extracts of research papers, seminar details etc,
on air pollution issues.
National
Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI)
The NAEI compiles estimates of emissions to the atmosphere
from UK sources such as cars, trucks, power stations and industrial
plant.
London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (LAEI)
The LAEI is a database with information on emissions from
all sources of air pollutants in the Greater London area. It
includes emissions data for 2003 and projected emissions for
2010.
Enviropedia
Information on over 300 environmental topics.
Atmospheric Research and Information Centre
Access to the encyclopedia of the atmospheric environment
(based on Manchester Metropolitan University's site).
Friends of the
Earth
Information about the Friends of the Earth charity who work
towards a world where protection of the environment and meeting
everyone's needs go hand-in-hand.
London Air Quality Network
A source of information about air pollution in London,
including monitoring site details and a guide to air pollution.
The UK National Air Quality Information Archive
Developed on behalf of the UK Department for Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs and the Devolved Administrations.
Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG)
The Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG) is an advisory group that
provides independent scientific advice on air quality.
Expert Panel on Air Quality Standards
The Expert Panel on Air Quality Standards (EPAQS) provides
independent advice on air quality issues, in particular the levels
of pollution at which no or minimal health effects are likely to
occur.
Google
Earth Maps
Using Google Earth, you can view the latest data and
information for all automatic air quality monitoring sites in the
UK national network.
Air quality and climate change
Air Quality and Climate Change: A UK
perspective
This is the third report of the Air Quality Expert Group
(AQEG) and draws together the most up-to-date research on the
linkages between climate change and air quality.
Air Pollution – what it means for your health
(DEFRA publication) (pdf)
An easy-to-understand guide to air pollution and health.
Air pollution and health information pack
(Department of Health publication)
Information on indoor and outdoor air quality issues,
including a series of factsheets giving details of contact
organisations, helplines, websites, official reports and other
materials.
Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants
(COMEAP)
Advice, reports and statements regarding the medical effects
of air pollutants.
Local air quality management-related legislation
The Environment Act 1995, Part IV (Office of Public
Sector Information)
Provides the legal basis for local air quality management in
the UK.
The Clean Air Act 1993 (c. 11) (Office of Public
Sector Information)
Provides the legal basis for enforcement and control
regarding smoke, dust, fumes, and grit, smoke control
areas, and certain forms of air pollution.
Transport - reducing air quality impacts
Energy Saving Trust: Guide to efficient driving
Hints and tips on how you can reduce fuel consumption and
emissions.
Travel
Footprint
Calculate the impacts your transport choices are having on
air quality and climate change.
Travel
Impact Calculator
Calculate your pollutant emissions from your journeys, the
energy you use on your journeys (in calories), and the full annual
cost of car ownership.
Transport for
London (TfL) : Londonliftshare
Transport for London is helping car users to find others
travelling the same way as them so they can share their
journey.
Transport for
London (TfL): imovelondon
You can make a pledge to change your transport choices and
help reduce the environmental impacts in London.
What Green
Car
Provides details of alternative fuelled vehicles that can
reduce your impact on air quality.
Newride
A website for users and buyers of electric vehicles (EVs) in
London.
Vehicle
Certification Agency: New car fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions figures
Find figures on the fuel consumption, exhaust emissions,
company car tax percentage, vehicle excise duty, and running costs
of cars. Also provides information about alternative fuel types for
certain vehicles.
European Commission: Regulated emissions – EURO
standards
Information regarding regulations governing pollutant
emissions from road vehicles.
Wikipedia: Emission standard information
Definitions of emissions standards and what they apply
to.
Best Practice Guide for Assessment of Traffic and
Air Quality Impacts (pdf) (produced by the
West London Air Quality Cluster Group )
A guide presenting an overview of key air quality assessment
issues related to traffic developments.