From August 19 to 21, La Vuelta Holanda took place in the Netherlands. How clean is the air in the places that the peloton is visiting? Researchers from Utrecht University have mapped the annual average air quality of each stage of La Vuelta and demonstrate that the air is most polluted at the start (Utrecht) and finish (Madrid). They also conclude that for many stretches the air quality does not meet World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Nevertheless, the health benefits of cycling generally outweigh the risks.
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Google donated two Project Air View cars to Utrecht University a year ago. With these ‘Air View’ cars, the quality of air in cities can be mapped down to street level. Jules Kerckhoffs of Utrecht University coordinates these projects and is responsible for processing the data. He talks about his experiences.
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The first Exposome-NL conference, titled 'Exposome and Preventive Health: tackling complexity', took place on Friday 20 May in Utrecht. With almost 200 participants, several outstanding talks by international exposome researcheers, a poster session and a broad set of break-out sessions, we look back on a vibrant and inspiring day. Take a look at the pictures, that showcase some highlights.
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Exposome-NL is a Dutch consortium of over fifty scientists from different disciplines, universities and medical centres. Together the scientists will systematically sequence the environmental factors influencing our health.
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