Breathing Easy: Understanding Indoor Air Pollution in the UK and Its Impact on Health and Well-Being
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Indoor air pollution is a serious issue in the UK, with many homes and buildings exposed to a range of harmful pollutants. These pollutants can come from a variety of sources, including exposure to outdoor air, wood burners, cooking, cleaning products, and even furniture and building materials. The impact of indoor air pollution on health and well-being can be significant, with links to respiratory problems, allergies, and even cancer. This presentation will explore the wider context of indoor air pollution in the UK and its impact on health and well-being, including the importance of monitoring indoor air quality and of ventilation to ensure that homes and buildings are safe and healthy places to live and work.
The talk will be 45 minutes, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session. Attendance at the meeting is completely free, but prior registration is required on the RMetS events page.
Speaker
Rohit Chakraborty
Rohit has started working for AirRated as Air Quality Scientist. In this role his focus is on indoor air quality and solutions to decrease air pollution exposure. His PhD research at the Grantham Institute in the University of Sheffield involved air pollution monitoring. He developed air quality models and techniques to improve how we communicate air pollution levels in cities.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
Registration for this event is available virtually.
Please note that our registration process has recently changed:
Members
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Non-Members
If you are not a member of the Society you will need to create an account in order to register for events.
Once you have created an account, you will be required to log in each time you would like to register for an event. You will also have access to a Dashboard area that will show which events you have registered for and past events you have attended.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate. Free to attend. Non-members are welcome.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org
Indoor air pollution is a serious issue in the UK, with many homes and buildings exposed to a range of harmful pollutants. These pollutants can come from a variety of sources, including exposure to outdoor air, wood burners, cooking, cleaning products, and even furniture and building materials. The impact of indoor air pollution on health and well-being can be significant, with links to respiratory problems, allergies, and even cancer. This presentation will explore the wider context of indoor air pollution in the UK and its impact on health and well-being, including the importance of monitoring indoor air quality and of ventilation to ensure that homes and buildings are safe and healthy places to live and work.
The talk will be 45 minutes, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session. Attendance at the meeting is completely free, but prior registration is required on the RMetS events page.
Speaker
Rohit Chakraborty
Rohit has started working for AirRated as Air Quality Scientist. In this role his focus is on indoor air quality and solutions to decrease air pollution exposure. His PhD research at the Grantham Institute in the University of Sheffield involved air pollution monitoring. He developed air quality models and techniques to improve how we communicate air pollution levels in cities.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
Registration for this event is available virtually.
Please note that our registration process has recently changed:
Members
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Non-Members
If you are not a member of the Society you will need to create an account in order to register for events.
Once you have created an account, you will be required to log in each time you would like to register for an event. You will also have access to a Dashboard area that will show which events you have registered for and past events you have attended.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate. Free to attend. Non-members are welcome.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org
