Why are heart attack deaths 160% higher in some areas of England than others?
A new study has found the variation in hospital fatality rates is only a small contributor to geographical variation in heart attack deaths in England
Pilot study to assess the respiratory health of workers in recycling facilities
Dr Joseph Levermore, a Research Associate in the Environmental Research Group, has been awarded an AXA Fellowship in Harmful Substances.
New art exhibition depicts London’s invisible air pollution
A new art exhibition focusing on the effects of air pollution across London has opened as part of Lambeth’s Town Hall Arts Programme.
Study calls for improved methods of testing AI symptom checkers
The current method of benchmarking online symptoms checkers is misleading, according to new research.
First Global Master of Public Health graduates celebrate at Royal Albert Hall
This year’s postgraduate graduation ceremony saw the first cohort of graduates from the School of Public Health’s Global Master of Public Health.
Professor Frank Kelly joins press conference
The Head of the Environmental Research Group joined air pollution campaigners to discuss the challenges and solutions to air pollution in the UK.
Digital screens to help monitor London's air quality
A new pilot study integrates air quality sensors into digital advertising displays in London.
Environmental researchers join New Scientist Live
Researchers from the Environmental Research Group took part in New Scientist Live 2022 to highlight recent work around air pollution and health.
Air pollution in London contributes to over 1,700 hospital admissions for asthma
London’s poor air quality led to over 1,700 hospital admissions for asthma and serious lung conditions between 2017-2019, according to new analysis.
WHO air quality safety targets achievable across most of the UK by 2030
The WHO’s interim target for air quality could be achieved across most of the UK by 2030, if current and proposed policies are fully implemented.
