Rubber from recycled car tyres is widely used as a soft, durable surface for playgrounds and sports fields but new research suggests that the material may be releasing toxic chemicals into the environment – and smaller particles pose the greatest risk.
The 2025 IQ Air World air quality report, had analysed air quality data from 9,446 cities in 143 countries, regions, and territories around the world.
Local authorities are urging central government for clearer guidance and faster action to ensure the UK’s expanding public EV charging network is accessible to all drivers, as new research reveals many councils are struggling to deliver inclusive infrastructure in congested urban spaces.