Scotland has sustained major reductions in secondhand smoke exposure since introducing smoke-free legislation 20 years ago, but progress has stalled with nearly one in four non-smoking adults still exposed on any given day.

UK businesses are set to benefit from a £1 billion package aimed at accelerating the switch to electric vans and trucks, helping firms cut costs, reduce emissions and shield themselves from volatile fuel prices.

New research reveals popular decorative fireplaces can seriously pollute indoor air, with formaldehyde and nitrogen dioxide frequently exceeding safety limits.

Air quality around the problematic Walleys Quarry has improved dramatically following the site’s closure, with new figures revealing a sharp fall in odour complaints and harmful gas levels after years of disruption for nearby communities.

Households will soon be able to buy balcony solar panels from high street retailers as the Government moves to cut energy bills and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

A leading UK air pollution specialist from the University of Surrey has been selected to join a key government advisory panel responsible for guiding national air quality policy.