Environmental Protection Scotland

Working for a cleaner, quieter, healthier, sustainable Scotland. A RT or @ mention is not an endorsement. Organisers of #CleanAirDay in Scotland since 2018.

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

Due to circumstances outwith our control, the BoT and the Air Quality EAG, have made the difficult decision to cancel the Outdoor Air Quality Sensors - Standards, Uses and Lessons Learned Conference and Exhibition due to take place on 27th November 2024.

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

Register now for our conference and exhibition on Outdoor Air Quality Sensors. The event will cover standards, uses and lessons learned through a series of talks, Q&As and discussion forums.
Find out more at: https://t.co/Uw7DweqLFX

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

To address the growing role sensor technology is playing in the monitoring of ambient air pollution and helping to drive behaviour change, EP Scotland is hosting a conference and exhibition on 27th November 2024.
Visit our website for more information https://t.co/sIQltNpUso

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

Huge congratulations to our Board of Trustees member @LessWasteLaura, named Scottish Influencer of the Year 2024. Her tireless campaigning and tenacity have ensured this award was given to a worth recipient 👏 👏 👏

[Laura Anderson (Young) @LessWasteLaura]

I AM SCOTTISH INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR 2024 🏆Absolutely blown away that I have been given this title, and such a huge moment for all those who use their social media for advocating for people and planet! Thank you @SCOTINFLUENCER

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

@LessWasteLaura @SCOTINFLUENCER Huge congratulations @LessWasteLaura

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

This #CleanAirNight, learn the truth about wood burning - that it harms your wallet, health and the planet 🔥

Find out more 👇

https://t.co/qvidaqgnYH

@globalactplan @cleanairdayuk
#AirPollution #AirQuality #WoodBurning

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

#CleanAirNight is here! 🌙

Get involved by:

🔥 Learning the truth about #WoodBurning
🔥 Sharing what you’ve learned with your family and community to protect people and planet from the harms of wood burning

https://t.co/qvidaqgnYH

@globalactplan @cleanairdayuk
#AirPollution

[Clean Air Campaign @cleanairdayuk]

Tonight is #CleanAirNight! 🌙

Learn the uncomfortable truth about #woodburning by watching @globalactplan's new film - featuring @DrGaryFuller @suzbartington @BrownSdc 🔥👇
https://t.co/SKBHXtSytl

[Andrew Hursthouse @ASHursthouse]

@EPScotland saying a fond farewell to our fantastic policy officer. Moving on to important work in London, ciao Bella x

[douglasbooker.bsky.social @DouglasBooker]

It's less than one week until #CleanAirNight, which is all about wood burning🪵🔥

A few years ago I helped @hwallop to measure the ultrafine particles indoor air pollution generated by woodburning stoves

@cleanairdayuk @globalactplan

https://t.co/OrdPkDVuUW

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we unfortunately have to pause recruitment for this position and will not be taking any applications forward at this moment in time. Thank you to everyone who has applied. Your interest in Environmental Protection Scotland is greatly appreciated.

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

We are hiring! 👋

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to join our small team on a freelance basis as a Social Media Assistant.

Follow the link in our bio to apply, or visit us on LinkedIn to learn more: https://t.co/4fa9xbIOqd

#JobAlert #HiringNow

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

Volunteers breathe polluted air to test its impact on the brain, as part of a study in Manchester.

The team conducting the study wants to establish if the pollutants are directly reaching the brain or whether it is an indirect effect.

https://t.co/pmgwVnvWE5

#AirPollution

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

Is climate change making antibiotic resistance worse?

Antibiotics are often overused or misused to fight infections in people, animals and plants, but warmer temperatures and changing weather conditions that help bacteria thrive also play a part.

https://t.co/kWaoay6Ovh

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

Children are more vulnerable to poor air quality, says Dundee study that mapped hospital admissions against increased levels of air pollution.

Read more below:
https://t.co/qX5iRxxA0S

@JillBelch
#AirPollution #AirQuality #Scotland

[Clean Air Campaign @cleanairdayuk]

Is burning wood really a cheaper way to heat your home?

@globalactplan and @ImpUrbanHealth commissioned new economic research to investigate the true cost of #woodburning 🔥

Here's what we found 👇🧵
https://t.co/ADORdPTjY2

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

🚨 Breaking!

2023 confirmed as the hottest year on record by a substantial margin and is likely the world's warmest in the last 100,000 years!

🥵 #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
@CopernicusEU

Read more below:

https://t.co/hSNd6uBRgy

[Clean Air Fund @CleanAirFund]

📢 Request for proposals: We are looking for organisations or consultants to conduct a political economy analysis on policy levers and solutions for reducing black carbon emissions globally.

⏰ Deadline: 26 January
🔗 Find out more: https://t.co/WQPuh4Qyjt

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

Whether you like the cosy feeling of a fire or are trying to save money, there’s an uncomfortable truth you need to know about wood burning 🔥

New evidence shows wood burning hurts your wallet, health and the planet ❤️‍🩹

#CleanAirNight ⬇️

https://t.co/LHIQNwsjxo

@cleanairdayuk

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

Did you know that wood burning is almost always more expensive than other forms of heating?

Wood burning hurts your wallet, as well as your health and the planet 🔥

Find out more by visiting the Clean Air Hub

#CleanAirNight ⬇️
https://t.co/LHIQNwsRmW

@cleanairdayuk

[Environmental Protection Scotland @EPScotland]

From the team at Environmental Protection Scotland, we would like to wish our followers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄

Our office is closed for the holiday season and we will be returning on 3rd January!

Thank you all for your continued support! 🫡

#LoggingOff