@cleanairchat

Curated to promote #AirAction. Forum for dialogue on policy, research, and education for #CleanAir #Solutions

 New Delhi, India
Joined February 2019
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Must do for those concerned about #cleanair Tell us about #research gaps you think need to be filled. This amazing network I am part of can accelerate opportunities for research on #environment #climate #airpollution @cleanairchat @CleanAirFund @GCHAlliance
HEAL Network - Healthy Environments And Lives@HEALenviron13 Jul 2023
To address the #health impacts of #climate and environmental change, HEAL is holding a #survey to understand gaps and opportunities for better research translation in this area of policy and practice: surveys.adelaide.edu.au/redc…
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Could be the "pralay" / end of the world we watched in movies/ read about.
Prof. Peter Strachan
@ProfStrachan26 Jun 2023
Humanity faces ‘collective suicide’ over #ClimateCrisis, warns UN chief "#AntónioGuterres tells governments ‘half of humanity is in danger zone’, as countries battle extreme heat" #ClimateEmergency #ClimateActionNow #ActNow theguardian.com/environment/…

Humanity faces ‘collective suicide’ over climate crisis, warns UN chief

António Guterres tells governments ‘half of humanity is in danger zone’, as countries battle extreme heat

theguardian.com
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Spirit of fitness? Wonder what is the #AQI of Visak? Love the way we manage to keep #air out of the #fitness dialogue! #Airquality #CleanAir
Smart Cities Mission@SmartCities_HUA27 Jun 2023
For instilling the spirit of fitness in #Vishakhapatnam citizens, the @GVMC_VISAKHA has built a state-of-the-art Sports Arena with the in-built facility of multi-utility court for Badminton, Volleyball, Basketball, a Gym, and a Swimming pool.
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Largest US study of youth brain health reveals that even "safe" levels of #AirPollution can harm brain function and development. @usc researchers analysed MRI scans from 9000+ participants aged 9-10, looking at emotion, learning and memory ⤵️ earth.com/news/safe-levels-o…

"Safe" levels of air pollution can negatively impact brain development and cause cognitive issues

even pollution levels long thought to be safe could increase the risk of health problems, including in the brain. 

earth.com
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Jane Burston@Jane_Burston26 Jun 2023
#BreatheCities will empower cities to improve #AirQuality through local action, new data and tech, and a robust network to share valuable lessons along with fostering community cohesion. Find out more: cleanairfund.org/news-item/b…

Breathe Cities: New initiative to tackle air pollution in cities around the world - Clean Air Fund

Breathe Cities initiative will break down barriers to air pollution action, and ensure communities around the world have access to clean air.

cleanairfund.org
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"You wake up in the morning and your throat hurts" David Jones is one of millions of people in the US who live with dangerous #AirPollution @NASA's new satellite instrument could clean up the air in America's most polluted neighborhoods, @NPR reports ⤵️ n.pr/3NDM6mf

A new satellite could help clean up the air in America's most polluted neighborhoods

A new satellite will take continuous measurements of dangerous air pollution in the U.S. That has scientists, and residents, warily optimistic about undoing decades of environmental injustice.

npr.org
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Building on the success of the @Breathe_London program, we're teaming up with @CleanAirFund & @C40Cities to launch Breathe Cities, which aims to reduce air pollution, cut carbon emissions, & improve public health in even more cities around the world: bloombg.org/3CKpYjS
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🗓️One week to go! 📣 We have 20 #AirPollution sensors to give to individuals and communities across #London Head to 👉breathelondon.org/apply Spread the word! Thanks to our funders @BloombergDotOrg and sensor partner @JoinClarity @CleanAirWins @CleanAirFund @UK_CleanAir @imperialcollege @ERGImperial @imperialcollege @NHSEnglandLDN @AndyGrieveAir @TSIPtweets @kaylloquial
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See The Air - Air Quality Newsletter #8 Air is too important not to care. Highlight of the week: Even “safe” air pollution levels can harm the developing brain, study finds. #AirPollution #AirQuality preview.mailerlite.io/emails…
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Gary Fuller@DrGaryFuller24 Jun 2023
"These results show how #AirPollution can compromise our immune system and leave us vulnerable.." says @zoranajova Piece by @dpcarrington theguardian.com/environment/…

Air pollution ‘aged’ hospital Covid patients by 10 years, study shows

Patients exposed to dirty air spent four days longer in hospital, the same impact as if they had been a decade older

theguardian.com
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Today we’ve published the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP) 2022 annual report, summarising COMEAP’s activities, publications and advice to government, including the effects of air pollution on dementia. gov.uk/government/publicatio… #CleanAirDay

COMEAP annual report 2022

A report summarising the work of the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants during 2022.

gov.uk
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Chicago has an issue with poor air quality as well due to wildfire smoke from Canada. It seems everywhere I go air pollution follows me 😞 like a stalker! #AirPollution #AirQuality #Chicago
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CSTEP
@CSTEP_India23 Jun 2023
Join us at the 5th edition of India Clean Air Summit (#ICAS2023), an event dedicated to tackling #AirPollution and creating a greener future! 🌿🌍 Register here: icas2023.cstep.in/ #ICAS #CleanAir #SDG #Sustainability #SustainabilityInAction #SolutionsForPollution
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CSTEP
@CSTEP_India20 Jun 2023
📢 Calling all students! #CSTEP is happy to host the Student Poster Competition as part of the India Clean Air Summit (#ICAS) 2023. The last date for Abstract Submission is 30 June! Submit before the deadline! #ICAS2023 #CleanAir #AirPollution #SDG #SustainableDevelopment
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#CleanAir On School Buses 🚌 infographic that I made awhile back. I’ve been so busy with work + other projects to make a more simplistic one. So voila! For now 😁 #SARSCoV2 #keepkidshealthy #CovidIsAirborne
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Timely initiative of @SotirisVard looking at the health impact of climate change and the need for energy transition. Great conversation and some fantastic ideas to translate to action. Look forward to engaging with #C4HEAL India chapter!
Sotiris Vardoulakis@SotirisVard18 Jun 2023
Excited to expand our collaboration on Clean Energy for Healthy Environments & Lives (CE4HEAL) promoting electrification of rural/remote communities in India & Australia @ourANU @iitmadras e-Hands Energy @MenziesResearch @cdu_ni @UCRH_NC @HEALenviron @cephasia @CDP @cleanairasia
The Clean Energy for Healthy Environments and Lives (CE4HEAL) project aims to accelerate the transition to clean solar energy in rural and remote villages in India and Australia by gathering and analysing data to demonstrate the associated benefits for energy security, climate and air quality, and community health. This clean energy transition can improve health and welfare in rural and remote communities, mitigating the effects of environmental change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and deforestation. https://shorturl.at/KW789

ALT The Clean Energy for Healthy Environments and Lives (CE4HEAL) project aims to accelerate the transition to clean solar energy in rural and remote villages in India and Australia by gathering and analysing data to demonstrate the associated benefits for energy security, climate and air quality, and community health. This clean energy transition can improve health and welfare in rural and remote communities, mitigating the effects of environmental change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and deforestation. https://shorturl.at/KW789

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Big thank you to Prof Shiva Nagendra & his amazing team at @iitmadras for hosting me in Chennai. Thank you for the productive meetings, visits & workshops on clean energy & health. Such a privilege to collaborate with you & Prof Krishna Vasudevan @prarthana_delhi & CE4HEAL team🙏🏽
VASUNDHARA "ONLY ONE EARTH" mural (background) by Rajny Krishnan and V Vijayabalan at IIT Madras, aiming to encourage individual and group effort towards right action for environmental protection. @cephasia @iitmadras

ALT VASUNDHARA "ONLY ONE EARTH" mural (background) by Rajny Krishnan and V Vijayabalan at IIT Madras, aiming to encourage individual and group effort towards right action for environmental protection. @cephasia @iitmadras

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🚨Can your startup help find #AirPollutionSolutions? Together with @growthstudio we've launched Breathable Cities accelerator programme, providing startups with 121 mentorship and a non-equity grant of £10k to cover expenses. Apply now! growthstudio.com/breathablec…
Image reads: Does your start-up reduce air pollution? Get investor-ready in three months and a £10k equity-free grant. Apply now, starts June 2023.

ALT Image reads: Does your start-up reduce air pollution? Get investor-ready in three months and a £10k equity-free grant. Apply now, starts June 2023.

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Air Outlook@Air_Outlook10 Apr 2023
In the last 24 hours, Singrauli in #MadhyaPradesh was the most polluted hotspot in #India (PM2.5). #Delhi and other cities from the NCR region are also back on the list. #AirPollution
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