If nothing else, events in the UK since the EU referendum result on 23rd June show that politics matters. Votes can change events. In fact so rapid have been these changes, that we are in danger of unleashing political, social and economic forces that can no longer be controlled. Many are left feeling bewildered or … Continue reading
In this new series of articles we want to start a conversation about local leadership on sustainability. We will be asking key figures in local politics, academia and community organisations about the opportunities and challenges they see in greening our city. Our aim is to see what key themes appear and how we can connect … Continue reading
Professor Ian Williams discusses Southampton’s struggle to improve local air quality Professor Ian Williams, Centre for Environmental Science, University of Southampton idw@soton.ac.uk, @EnviroTaff Every year in the UK it is estimated that 29,000 premature deaths are caused by poor air quality. Approximately 6% of all mortalities in Southampton have been attributed to air pollution – … Continue reading
Smoke on the water – that’s a reference to a 1970s prog rock song isn’t it? Yes, but more importantly a reference to the quality of our air in Southampton. We associate air pollution with places like Beijing and Delhi, but in 2014 Southampton was ranked as one of the 10 worst cities in the … Continue reading
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