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Quantifying the Impact of low and zero emissions zones across Europe

AQC has supported the Clean Cities Campaign and Transport & Environment to quantify the impacts of 'Low Emissions Zones’ (LEZs) and ‘Zero Emissions Zones’ (ZEZs) in six European cities.

Jack Pease's Air Quality Blog #4

In this blog Jack discusses Defra’s consultation on the draft revised Air Quality Strategy.

European Commission new regulation proposals: Net-Zero Industry and Critical Raw Materials Acts

The European Commission has unveiled two new legislative proposals: the Net-Zero Industry and Critical Raw Materials Acts. These Acts aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, enhance the sustainability of the EU's industry, and ensure the supply of essential raw materials for the transition to a decarbonized economy.

New requirements for operators of Medium Combustion Plant

New permitting requirements will apply to operators of certain combustion plant from 2024. AQC has drafted briefing note that explains the implications of these requirements and how AQC can support operators achieve regulatory compliance.

Environment Improvement Plan 2023: Clean Air

When Defra published the 25 Year Environment Plan (25YEP) in 2018, Clean Air was the first of its 10 goals. Poor air quality has been identified as the greatest environmental threat to human health, in addition to the significant negative impacts air pollution has on ecosystems and biodiversity.

Jack Pease's Air Quality Blog #3

In this blog Jack discusses vehicle exhaust emission reductions that may be delivered through a future Euro 7 standard

Jack Pease's Air Quality Blog #2

Air Quality Consultants (AQC) is delighted to share some typically insightful thoughts from our friend Jack Pease, the former editor of Air Quality Bulletin.

AQC Staff Advise Defra on Indoor Air Quality

Defra’s Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG) has published its long-awaited report on indoor air quality

Jack Pease's Air Quality Blog #1

Air Quality Consultants (AQC) is delighted to share some typically insightful thoughts from our friend Jack Pease, the former editor of Air Quality Bulletin. AQC was missing Jack’s commentary on air quality issues, and we hope that others will enjoy what he has to say.

AQC supports the Clean Cities Campaign by quantifying the impact of low- and zero-emission zones in Europe

There are around 320 Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in place in Europe, with more than 500 expected by 2025. Zero exhaust Emission Zones (ZEZs) have also started to be introduced, with 35 currently planned.

AQC Updates its Analysis of NOx and NO2 Trends

AQC has updated its analysis of long-term NOx and NO2 trends across the UK, which now runs to the end of April 2022.

IEMA publishes updated guidance on assessing greenhouse gas emissions and evaluating their significance.

The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment recently published updated guidance on the assessment of greenhouse gas emissions for EIA. AQC reviews what has changed, and what this means for EIA developments.