As reported in a recent article by Pippa Neill in Air Quality News, air pollution is to blame for almost half of all asthma attacks in children in the city of Barcelona. Air quality has become an increasingly pressing issue for global cities over the …
Building better environments
We keep an eye on issues around the world that affect people and property in the built environment.
Asia’s Poor Air Quality is Cause For Concern
Quite a few countries and cities in Asia are struggling with air quality and thus potentially causing a myriad of health implications to residents. Quite a few countries and cities in Asia are struggling with air quality and thus potentially causing a myriad of health …
One of the most air-polluted places on the planet is in Ireland
According to a recently published article by Darragh Bermingham on EchoLIVE.ie, Cork is one of the most air-polluted places on the planet. According to a recently published article by Darragh Bermingham on EchoLIVE.ie, Cork is one of the most air-polluted places on the planet. Real-time …
Nuisance noise and the threat or prospect of more noise from this theme park favourite has been the cause of local residents objecting to previous planning applications for a new €15.5 million rollercoaster. Regular readers here will know that we have been following the Tayto …
Noise Limit Rules for Wind Farms
The Irish public has now been asked to provide feedback on the wind energy development guidelines recently published by the Government. The Irish public has now been asked to provide feedback on the wind energy development guidelines recently published by the Government. Earlier this month, …
Public Consultation On Smoky Fuel Ban Planned
According to recent reports, the Irish government is set to ask citizens if they want to ban the burning of all smoky fuels including turf, peat, wood and coal. According to recent reports, the Irish government is set to ask citizens if they want to …
Quieter Rollercoaster Proposed for Tayto Park
Earlier this summer Tayto Park found themselves making news headlines when they were denied planning permission for a €14 million rollercoaster… Earlier this summer Tayto Park found themselves making news headlines when they were denied planning permission for a €14 million rollercoaster. Sonitus Systems published …
Air Quality in Ireland and Europe
As we head into the depths of winter, high levels of fine particulate matter (PM) – typically associated with the burning of smoky solid fuel – increases. Ireland’s Business Post media outlet recently reported a dangerous rise in levels of air pollution, partly attributing this …
Railway Noise Monitoring
It has been reported that neighbours are struggling to sleep due to nearby train noise and vibrations, which are rattling their homes and causing sleep disruption. In America this week it was reported by NBC that neighbours are struggling to sleep due to nearby train …
Aircraft noise and protecting communities
Proposed changes to noise regulations at Dublin Airport could mean big changes for local residents and the airport management alike. A recent article in the Irish Independent that proposed changes to regulations on noise levels at Dublin Airport have got the backing of local authority …