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Schools join research into the effect of air pollution on children’s health
Over 3,000 primary school children in polluted areas of London and Luton will have their lung health monitored over a four-year period in a new international study led by Queen Mary University of London, launched today by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at Netley Primary School.
Date added: Friday, June 8, 2018
CHILL hits the news as Mayor of London visits our launch at Netley Primary School in London
A round-up of our news coverage in the national and international press as we launch at our first school – Netley Pirmary School – in London.
Date added: Friday, June 8, 2018
Luton CHILL team hit the headlines as study opens in Luton
A round-up of our news coverage in the national and international press as the CHILL study launches in Luton.
Date added: Friday, June 8, 2018
EXHALE findings published in The Lancet, indicating air pollution stunts children's lung growth
The results from the EXHALE study, the predecessor to CHILL, have today been published in world leading medical journal The Lancet. Here is a round-up of the news coverage in the national and international press.
Date added: Thursday, November 15, 2018
CHILL study featured on BBC News
The CHILL study makes another appearance on BBC News, showing us testing in a central London school.
Date added: Tuesday, January 15, 2019
CHILL study reaches recruitment target of 3,200 children
The CHILL study team have met their recruitment target of 3,200 children before next week's deadline of the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London.
Date added: Friday, April 5, 2019
Centre of the Cell and CHILL team win Blizard Institute award for Public Engagement
Congratulations to Kristian Petrovich from Centre of the Cell and the CHILL team for winning the Blizard Institute award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Engagement.
Date added: Friday, July 12, 2019
London's Ultra Low Emission Zone comes into force
London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) came into affect today across parts of central London. Here's a round-up of the national and international media coverage.
Date added: Monday, April 8, 2019
CHILL team feature on BBC's The One Show
The CHILL research team enjoy their 15 minutes of fame as they feature on The One Show on Thursday 27 March.
Date added: Thursday, March 28, 2019
CHILL study in the international media
Over the past year, the CHILL study has been featured in the news all over the world including the UK, Ireland, USA, New Zealand, France, China and Malta. Here's a selection of our coverage.
Date added: Monday, June 10, 2019
ULEZ update: Will air pollution increase on roads around the ULEZ?
When low emission zones such as the ULEZ or Congestion Charge are introduced there is an understandable concern that roads around the ULEZ may get busier.
Date added: Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Festival of Communities 2022
At this year's Festival of Communities, the CHILL team ran our ‘What do U-Know about ULEZ’ activity where residents could learn about how interventions can help lower air pollution. It was amazing to meet everyone and even see some of our participants!
Date added: Saturday, June 11, 2022
U.S. EPA announces new air quality standards to improve public health
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to lower the standards for a traffic-related air pollution.
Date added: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Mayor of London announces first healthcare-targeted air pollution alert in UK
A new air quality alert will directly notify London health professionals about incidents of poor air quality.
Date added: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
CHILL team wins recognition award for best collaboration
Congratulations to the CHILL team for winning the Most Effective Collaboration award by Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research.
Date added: Monday, May 20, 2024
CHILL team raises awareness for Clean Air Day 2024
CHILL team joins local council and community groups to raise awareness for Clean Air Day.
Date added: Friday, June 21, 2024
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The State of Global Air 2024 report shows air pollution is the second leading risk factor for death globally
Air pollution surpasses tobacco and diet as the second leading risk factor for death globally, State of Global Air 2024 report finds.
Date added: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
CHILL team attends conference at Imperial College London
CHILL team presents at the Joint UK & Ireland Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology and Exposure Science annual meeting.
Date added: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Oregon State University students join CHILL team for lecture on health inequity in London
Public health students from Oregon State University attended a lecture by members of the CHILL team to discuss health inequity in London and the CHILL study.
Date added: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
London-wide ULEZ six month report shows emission reductions are improving air quality
London-wide ULEZ six month report shows reductions in traffic-related air pollution across central, inner and outer London.
Date added: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
CHILL findings indicate children were more likely to switch to walking and cycling to school in ULEZ
A CHILL study report published on Thursday shows that children in central London were more likely to switch from inactive to active modes of travel to school compared to those outside ULEZ. Here is a round-up of the news coverage in the national and international press.
Date added: Thursday, September 5, 2024
CHILL study extended with Barts Charity funding
The CHILL study received funding from Barts Charity for an extra year of data collection with adolescents in 2025.
Date added: Monday, December 9, 2024
Interested in joining our Young Person's Advisory Group?
We are inviting young people aged 12-15 years old based in London and Luton to join our Young Person’s Advisory Group (YPAG) to have a voice in our research.
Date added: Friday, February 7, 2025
How London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone is Changing the School Run
A CHILL Study published on 3 March highlights the perspectives and experiences of children, families, and teachers of London's ULEZ, revealing benefits and challenges adapting to the policy.
Date added: Monday, March 3, 2025