Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
Location: The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadily, London, W1J OBA
This year sees the 70th Anniversary of the UK Clean Air Act and there is a revised bill going through Parliament at the moment.
To mark this there is a meeting as part of the Royal Meteorological Society National Meetings series of public meetings.
This summer marked the 70th anniversary of the UK Clean Air Act - a landmark piece of legislation that
transformed the air that we breathe. To mark the occasion, this open public meeting brings together
historians, scientists, and policymakers to explore where we've come from, where we are now, and what
still needs to change.
Talks will cover the history of air pollution in London and beyond, the health and societal effects of air
pollution, the global picture of air quality today and future challenges. The meeting will be opened by
Baroness Jenny Jones who is currently steering the new Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill through Parliament.
All talks will be accessible to a non-expert audience and are intended to spark conversation. The event is
part of a wider programme marking the anniversary, which includes a special issue of the journal
Atmospheric Science Letters, wider public engagement activities, and art installations exploring air quality
through knitting and personal stories.