air quality

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<p>Despite regular appeals to move away from solid fuels, and warnings of the dangers of breathing in particulates (tiny particles of dust), we love the warmth, comfort and relaxing effect of the open fire, be it coal, turf, or wood.</p>

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Donal Hickey: Open fires are literally breathtaking

There are regular warnings from environmental and health promotion organisations about dangers of domestic emissions of solid fuel which cause 1,300 deaths per year, according to the EPA. Particulates can cause irritation to lungs, nose and throat and can be particularly harmful to older people

<p>Studies have shown that improving indoor air quality through ventilation or air filtration significantly reduces transmission of airborne viruses. Picture shows a DIY 'Corsi-Rosenthal box' air filter in a classroom setting. Credit: Corsi Rosenthal Foundation</p>

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Opinion: Sick of your kids being sick? Clean air in schools may be the answer

<p>Controversial 'robotic trees' were officially rolled out across Cork City Centre in 2021. Picture: Cork City Council</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Green projects such as robot trees must convince voters

Blurred silhouettes of cars surrounded by steam from the exhaust pipes

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Irish air quality falls below WHO guidelines for pollutants

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Irish Examiner view: Air quality data

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Spike in air pollution in Cork City in recent days as households light fires as temperatures fall

Hedges would have quicker impact on air quality than Cork's 'robot trees', expert says

'If I had been asked about the city trees, I would have said "don’t bother"’, atmospheric chemistry expert says

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Getting some 'fresh air' might be harder than you think

Cork, like Los Angeles, sits in a basin and is largely car-dependent. Neither city is known for its air quality

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

EU watchdog finds no Irish cities have good air quality

Air quality in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Waterford only rated as 'fair' by European Environment Agency rating

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

Cork City Council declares 'Clean Air Zone' around Oliver Plunkett Street

CAZs are areas where targeted action is taken to improve overall air quality through reduction in pollutants

Sun, 03 Apr, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Saving lives is not just about Covid

More than 800 lives may have been saved across Europe due to better air quality in the first phase of lockdowns

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

Hepa filters being examined as weapon against school Covid transmission

Ventilation is critically important to keep schools safe, says principals network

Mon, 29 Nov, 2021

Lavish summer garden with vibrant and bold colors

Michael Moynihan: Insidious threats to city residents require pre-emptive measures

Lack of access to parks and green spaces along with squeeze on affordable housing by short-term rentals are threats to citizens' health and wellbeing that are slow to materialise and take time to become evident. Is that not all the more reason to take pre-emptive steps?

Thu, 25 Nov, 2021

Glanmire and Cork's northside enduring poor air quality as experts call for action on pollution

The EPA's monitoring system found Munster had four of the worst five indicators for air quality in Ireland last week with Macroom, Tralee, Waterford, and Ennis among the worst hit

Wed, 24 Nov, 2021

Irish Examiner View: Clear the air and cut the engine

Sitting idling while fumes swirl around schoolchildren is not an option

Mon, 13 Sep, 2021

Real-time air quality monitor launched for Cork

The Cork City Air Quality Dashboard shows the air quality at various locations across the city based on hourly average concentrations of PM2.5, which is considered the most harmful of all pollutants to public health

Wed, 10 Mar, 2021

New project explores air quality alerts for Cork residents

The alerts would be issued in the same manner as weather alerts and would advise of adverse air quality conditions, which can lead to health issues

Wed, 27 Jan, 2021

EPA: Dramatic shift needed as Ireland's environment 'going in the wrong direction'

Biodiversity, air quality, and rivers are under threat unless dramatic shifts occur in policy, warns a major new report

Wed, 25 Nov, 2020

Green Party defends 'robot trees' amid criticism of cost and practicality

Cork City Council is planning to deploy up to four moss wall devices at strategic city sites

Thu, 01 Oct, 2020

People in Cork city call for changes to improve air quality

They want better cycling infrastructure and for the authorities to be more ambitious on their emissions reduction targets.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020

Concerns raised over air quality in Cork City, EPA confirm monitoring station returns 'poor' readings

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have identified one air quality monitoring station as returning 'poor' readings for Cork City.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2019

Poor air quality accounts for more than 1,000 deaths in Ireland each year, says EPA

Nearly 1,200 people die in Ireland every year because of poor air quality.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2019

'Cause for concern' - Cuffe calls on government to tackle air pollution

The man who topped the poll in the recent European Election in Dublin claims the recent increase in air-pollution in Ireland could cause people to die early.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2019

Poor air quality from burning fuels led to 1,100 premature deaths

Poor air quality from the burning of wood, coal and peat for home heating is responsible for more than 1,100 premature deaths in Ireland.

Tue, 27 Nov, 2018

Ireland falls short of stringent WHO standards on air quality

Why is running so tortuous one day and enjoyable the next? The latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report, ‘Air Quality in Ireland 2016’, provides some insight, writes Catherine Shanahan

Mon, 06 Nov, 2017

EPA warns on air quality: Insanity that will cost us all dearly

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has assumed the mantle of our national conscience — in environmental matters at least. Whether we take any notice remains to be seen.

Mon, 06 Nov, 2017

Chinese leader pledges to 'make our skies blue again'

Chinese premier Li Keqiang has pledged to make the country's skies blue again and "work faster" to address pollution caused by coal burning.

Sun, 05 Mar, 2017

'Final warning' for UK over breaches of air pollution standards

The UK faces being taken to court over air pollution after the European Commission sent a "final warning" for repeated breaches of legal limits in parts of the country.

Wed, 15 Feb, 2017

EPA: Air quality inspection rates unacceptable

Local authorities have been urged to improve monitoring levels for air quality after an environmental watchdog described some inspection rates as “unacceptable”.

Mon, 30 May, 2016

Green and pleasant pot plants will work as natural air con

Fiann Ó Núalláin discusses the use of house plants for a healthier indoor environment at home this winter. 

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Asthma Society of Ireland’s highlight Ireland's poor air quality in clean air campaign

‘Air pollution presents a very serious risk to public health’, say campaigners seeking better monitoring

Tue, 24 Nov, 2015

air quality

Donal Hickey: Open fires are literally breathtaking

Opinion: Sick of your kids being sick? Clean air in schools may be the answer

Irish Examiner view: Green projects such as robot trees must convince voters

Irish air quality falls below WHO guidelines for pollutants

Irish Examiner view: Air quality data

Spike in air pollution in Cork City in recent days as households light fires as temperatures fall

Hedges would have quicker impact on air quality than Cork's 'robot trees', expert says

Getting some 'fresh air' might be harder than you think

EU watchdog finds no Irish cities have good air quality

Cork City Council declares 'Clean Air Zone' around Oliver Plunkett Street

Irish Examiner view: Saving lives is not just about Covid

Hepa filters being examined as weapon against school Covid transmission

Michael Moynihan: Insidious threats to city residents require pre-emptive measures

Glanmire and Cork's northside enduring poor air quality as experts call for action on pollution

Irish Examiner View: Clear the air and cut the engine

Real-time air quality monitor launched for Cork

New project explores air quality alerts for Cork residents

EPA: Dramatic shift needed as Ireland's environment 'going in the wrong direction'

Green Party defends 'robot trees' amid criticism of cost and practicality

People in Cork city call for changes to improve air quality

Concerns raised over air quality in Cork City, EPA confirm monitoring station returns 'poor' readings

Poor air quality accounts for more than 1,000 deaths in Ireland each year, says EPA

'Cause for concern' - Cuffe calls on government to tackle air pollution

Poor air quality from burning fuels led to 1,100 premature deaths

Ireland falls short of stringent WHO standards on air quality

EPA warns on air quality: Insanity that will cost us all dearly

Chinese leader pledges to 'make our skies blue again'

'Final warning' for UK over breaches of air pollution standards

EPA: Air quality inspection rates unacceptable

Green and pleasant pot plants will work as natural air con

Asthma Society of Ireland’s highlight Ireland's poor air quality in clean air campaign

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Donal Hickey: Open fires are literally breathtaking

Opinion: Sick of your kids being sick? Clean air in schools may be the answer

Irish Examiner view: Green projects such as robot trees must convince voters

Irish air quality falls below WHO guidelines for pollutants

Irish Examiner view: Air quality data

Spike in air pollution in Cork City in recent days as households light fires as temperatures fall

Hedges would have quicker impact on air quality than Cork's 'robot trees', expert says

Getting some 'fresh air' might be harder than you think

EU watchdog finds no Irish cities have good air quality

Cork City Council declares 'Clean Air Zone' around Oliver Plunkett Street

Irish Examiner view: Saving lives is not just about Covid

Hepa filters being examined as weapon against school Covid transmission

Michael Moynihan: Insidious threats to city residents require pre-emptive measures

Glanmire and Cork's northside enduring poor air quality as experts call for action on pollution

Irish Examiner View: Clear the air and cut the engine

Real-time air quality monitor launched for Cork

New project explores air quality alerts for Cork residents

EPA: Dramatic shift needed as Ireland's environment 'going in the wrong direction'

Green Party defends 'robot trees' amid criticism of cost and practicality

People in Cork city call for changes to improve air quality

Concerns raised over air quality in Cork City, EPA confirm monitoring station returns 'poor' readings

Poor air quality accounts for more than 1,000 deaths in Ireland each year, says EPA

'Cause for concern' - Cuffe calls on government to tackle air pollution

Poor air quality from burning fuels led to 1,100 premature deaths

Ireland falls short of stringent WHO standards on air quality

EPA warns on air quality: Insanity that will cost us all dearly

Chinese leader pledges to 'make our skies blue again'

'Final warning' for UK over breaches of air pollution standards

EPA: Air quality inspection rates unacceptable

Green and pleasant pot plants will work as natural air con

Asthma Society of Ireland’s highlight Ireland's poor air quality in clean air campaign

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