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Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible.
@drgaryfuller.bsky.social
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Photograph of woman using a gas cooker with a quote that reads: "The gas used to make smells and used to irritate my lungs, and I think with the induction it's better. I really enjoy it. It's good and it's quick and easy."

Cooking on gas stoves releases harmful pollutants, such as nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide.

Learn more about our retrofit project in partnership with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/clean-air/ga...

#CleanAir #NetZero #Cooking

Ten UK data centres could cancel EV emissions gain Research has underlined the lack of transparent and reliable figures for expected emissions driven by data centre growth

Our research out today and covered in the Observer 👇 shows emissions from just 10 of the hundreds of UK data centres in the works could wipe out carbon emissions saved by switching to electric cars in 2025! @globalactionplan.bsky.social @foxglovelegal.bsky.social

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Construction, freight, and wood burning: how we can reduce air pollution at source | British Safety Council While you’re reading this, it’s likely you’re breathing polluted air. That’s because in 40 cities across the UK, people are inhaling a dangerous cocktail of chemicals, levels of which are equal to, an...

Construction, freight & wood burning: how we can reduce air pollution at source - British Safety Council

#AirPollution #Health #Environment
www.britsafe.org/safety-manag...

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

Global renewable energy surpasses coal for first time

#Environment #CleanEnergy #AirPollution #Health
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

#MECFS

First blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome

Times article (not behind a paywall)

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🚨New report: how the fossil fuel industry duped successive UK governments into pumping money into costly CCS schemes to ensure continued reliance on oil and gas.

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Many people don't realise that using an open fire or log burner can TRIPLE the level of harmful pollution INSIDE & OUTSIDE our homes.
Burning wood releases PM2.5- the most worrying form of #AirPollution for our #Health & has been associated with causing damage to every organ in our bodies.

PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that PM2.5 particles attach themselves to red blood cells, providing a mechanism for how they spread throughout the human body. The breakthrough re...

Absolutely fascinating research from Professor Jonathan Grigg and Dr Norrice Liu at @qmul.bsky.social on the mechanism that PM2.5 uses to get around our body and find its way into our organs. Well worth a read. #AirPollution #Health

City plans to ban recreational wood burning The Dutch city of Arnhem announces plans to ban outdoor recreational wood burning. Industry claims about wood stoves are also debunked.

City plans to ban recreational wood burning

#AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health #Environment
www.dsawsp.org/blog/city-pl...

Upcoming Nov/Dec screening dates of my film 'Fires and Fascism'

2 Nov - London, Acton
3 Nov - London, South Ken
6 Nov - London, Hackney (TBC)
9 Nov - Derby
11 Nov - Southampton
19 Nov - Norwich
21 Nov - Didcot
9 Dec - Brighton

Get tickets here (some yet not available) fires-and-fascism.co.uk

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Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time.Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025;
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Yay #renewables (& storm Amy)
Hardly any greenhouse gas production from energy use, in UK today.

A year of air quality data created by Poplar’s closely-knit community In Poplar, Tower Hamlets, a collective of more than 130 knitters has unveiled Knitting the Air – a striking 12-metre textile artwork that transforms local air quality data into over 2,000 hand-knitted...

A year of air pollution visualised through the medium of knitting, inspired by Breathe London

Piece by Paul Day with quote by my brilliant @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social colleague @andygrieveair.bsky.social

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Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible.
@drgaryfuller.bsky.social
buff.ly/DyAt24W.

Make polluters pay for poisoning our children 10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...

10 years on from the Dieselgate scandal, justice still hasn’t been served in the UK. While other countries made carmakers pay, ours let them off the hook. Sign the petition & demand accountability now!
#Pollution
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ma...

I wonder, @scotgov & @govuk, why on earth you are allowing wood stoves, but banning gas, in new builds.
You were told the facts.
So why?
#WoodSmokeKills
#AirPollution

Where are the authorities? A new wood heater was installed next door, leading to polluted air, sickness, and mental anguish.

A recent new story on our website from Australia.

Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution Wood burning is a major source of harmful air pollution in many communities, yet there is a lack of awareness about this public health and environmental issue.

Wood smoke is pollution
Wood burning is a major source of harmful air pollution in many communities, yet there is a critical lack of awareness about this serious public health and environmental issue. www.dsawsp.org

John Whitby sits on a stage next to the Chair and other panellists, and speaks into a microphone.

John Whitby MP passionately described air pollution as "an issue that's all around us. Where children play, where they live" and made the first call of the day for new @who.int-aligned air quality targets. Excellent to hear John raise the harms of burning wood too ☣️🔥
@johnwhitbymp.bsky.social #LPC25

Barry Gardiner sits on a stage next to the Chair and other panellists, and speaks into a microphone.

Barry Gardiner MP gave the audience food for thought, arguing that everyone harmed by pollution should be able to bring a case against the government, learning from the story of @ellarobertafdn.bsky.social. He rightly called for a new Clean Air Act - A HAC campaign!
@barrygardiner.bsky.social #LPC25

Liz Godfrey sits on a stage next to the Chair and other panellists, and speaks into a microphone.

Liz from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social reminded us that Manchester is the most polluted city in the UK, with a recent 33% increase in babies and toddlers admitted to hospital with breathing issues. Political leadership and School Streets needed in Manchester and across UK. 🚸
@lizgdfy.bsky.social #LPC25

Dr Mike McKean sits on a stage next to the Chair and other panellists, and speaks into a microphone.

We were grateful to have Dr Mike McKean from the Royal College of Paediatrics @rcpch.bsky.social also join the HAC event to call for clean air to be recognised as a human right.

📣 "We have a big problem with not thinking about health holistically and not putting enough money into prevention"
#LPC25

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

People are living longer, and this is something to be celebrated! But research shows that #AirPollution increases the likelihood of people becoming frail in middle and old age. "Ensuring cleaner air, clean household energy, & smoke-free environments, especially in highly exposed communities is key".

PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that PM2.5 particles attach themselves to red blood cells, providing a mechanism for how they spread throughout the human body. The breakthrough re...

PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through through body

#AirPollution #Health
airqualitynews.com/health/pm2-5...

Why we need transparency in the wood-burning industry

#AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health #Environment
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Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

'The risk of frailty was increased by about 60% for people who breathed other people's smoke at home'

#AirPollution #Health
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Britain’s renewables expansion backed by overwhelming majority of people | Friends of the Earth Britain’s renewables expansion backed by overwhelming majority of people, including most Reform and Conservative supporters.

Britain’s renewables expansion backed by overwhelming majority of people: friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/brit...

PM10 exposure worsens sleep apnoea, study finds People living with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) may experience more severe symptoms if they are exposed to higher levels of air pollution, according to new research presented at the European Respira...

PM10 exposure worsens sleep apnoea, study finds

People living with obstructive sleep apnoea may experience more severe symptoms if they are exposed to higher levels of air pollution, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory SocietyCongress
airqualitynews.com/health/pm10-...