You don't need to have an electric vehicle to enjoy better urban air quality. However, misinformation about driving in Low Emission Zones (LEZs) seems to say that you do. What are Low Emission Zones (LEZs)? LEZs are specific designated zones in urban areas. They have...
No more appeals to moral reasoning only. The legal path has become increasingly taken by citizen communities to defend the right of people to enjoy a healthy environment. The news often shows us how a basic human right, such as the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy...
Whether it's plastic containers, clothes, home appliances, the detergents and medicines we use, the transport we choose or the heating in our homes, countless everyday objects and business processes require petroleum-derived substances for their operation or...
The paper industry generates air, water, and soil pollution due to its high energy and resource consumption. Understanding these impacts and applying advanced monitoring and emission control technologies is essential to move towards a more sustainable paper production...
HIGHLIGHTS Maritime transport is a fundamental asset in the global economy. Cruise traffic generates billions in revenue but also significant emissions. The main emissions are SO2, NOx, particulate matter (PM) and noise. Real-time monitoring with IoT sensors is the...
The progress of mankind is largely based on scientific findings. This was the case at the beginning of the last century with the exponential growth in agricultural production. It became possible when two German chemists devised a method for making liquid ammonia, one...
The future is not set in stone, but the next time we're flying into an airport, let's think twice about taking a deep breath after having touched down. The impact of gaseous and particulate emissions at airports contributes to the worsening of air quality in our...
Air pollution in Madrid is a problem shared by almost all urban areas. This issue tends to generate rivers of ink and multiple political debates. But there is one undeniable truth regarding air quality: when minimum standards are not met, the consequences impact both...
Urban pollution, particularly air pollution, is a problem affecting almost every city. It is a direct result of the industrial activities that drive our economy, and urban expansion. In short, a consequence of our daily life, with negative connotations on the...