The UK’s record-breaking heatwave in July has intensified the focus on how temperature, humidity, and air quality is controlled in buildings, according to the Building Engineering Services Association

A trial of car free zones that will improve road safety at six Glasgow primary schools will begin on the first day of new school term.

Scientists from Lancaster University have begun to plant pollution barriers outside four schools in Manchester as part of a study into capturing air pollution.

From 'walking buses' to road closures, schools across the country took action to reduce their impact on air pollution on Clean Air Day

Public Health England's report into air quality highlights the need to reduce air pollution in the vicinity of schools. So what measures can be taken to decrease children's exposure to pollutants

Car free and anti-idling zones are some of the ways that schools are helping to reduce children’s exposure to harmful vehicle emissions. Sarah Greenslade discusses other practical steps

Poor air quality on London’s streets can contribute to high levels of indoor pollution in some school buildings. This has lead the Mayor of London to support schools in improving their air quality

A report reveals children from some of the poorest backgrounds will benefit the most from measures to tackle air quality.

The Mayor has launched a programme of air quality audits to help clean up air at nurseries in some of the most polluted parts of London.

Expert warns that much closer attention will now have to be paid to ventilation strategies if schools are to meet recommended levels.

Charity Living Streets has delivered a report to the Transport Minister, Jesse Norman, setting out recommendations that would make it safer for children to walk to school, as well as clear up air pollution.

CIBSE's Ashley Bateson considers the changing regulations around ventilation in schools and what they will mean for air quality and the comfort of pupils

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