Electrified vehicles will be a key technology for future urban commuting, improving urban air quality and reducing dependence on oil and other fossil fuels. Electro-mobility is part of the alternative fuels mix promoted in the 'Clean Power for Transport' legislative package launched by the Commission on 25 January 2013. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) has gathered information on more than 320 research, development and demonstration (R,D&D) projects on electric cars, with a total budget of €1.9 billion (65% fom public funding) to assess the potential gaps in the European R,D&D landscape. While this confirms that many R,D&D activities in this field are currently performed in Europe, the JRC report states that an increased exchange of information and more coordination between projects would result in a better leverage of the investments. This report will be a significant input for the European Electromobility Observatory launched by the European Commission early this year.
A new study from South Korea has suggested that prolonged exposure to poor air quality could have a detrimental impact on the human body’s ability to grow hair. By examining the effects of high concentrations of the pollutant PM10 (particulate matter 10) on hair follicles on the human scalp, the researchers were able to determine that it inhibited levels of protein vital to hair growth.
The report was compiled by scientists from the Future Science Research Centre in Seoul and presented at the 28th European...
This week European air quality experts are meeting in Bratislava for the European Commission’s second Clean Air Forum.
While air quality in Europe is slowly improving, 90% of people living in urban areas in the EU are breathing illegal levels of air pollution, and campaigners warn national governments are doing to little, too slow.
Air pollution harms us all, but it is especially damaging for the most vulnerable in society – children and the elderly.
The Bratislava meeting is a chance for leading...
With Guy Fawkes night imminent, adults and children all over the UK will be looking forward to witnessing spectacular fireworks displays, playing with sparklers and, perhaps most hotly anticipated of all, creating their own bonfire. Whether it’s in your back yard or as part of a local community celebration, bonfires can be incredibly exciting – but also hugely damaging to the environment.
With that in mind, the Environment Agency have released a set of guidelines for those planning to build their own...
A new market research report on the Global Personal Care Wipes market has introduced by KD Market Insights. The report is dedicated to in-depth industry analysis of the global Personal Care Wipes market. The Global Personal Care Wipes analysis is broken down on different segmentation levels including Market By Type, By Distribution Channel.Personal care wipes are disposable personal care products used for cleaning and hygiene. These wipes are useful for sustaining sanitation of the human skin. Personal care...
CERC were pleased to attend the Institute of Air Quality Management`s annual Routes to Clean Air conference in London on 16th and 17th September.
The Routes to Clean Air conferences provide an opportunity for air quality, public health and transport professionals to share their experiences of improving air quality, particularly in urban areas. This year featured an excellent selection of talks on a range of topics including improving air quality, low cost sensors, transport emissions and health effects.
CERC, a...
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