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State of Global Air

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Data on #AirQuality & health for countries & cities around the world | Collaboration between @HEIresearch & @IHME_UW

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Joined January 2019
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After March 27, SoGA will no longer maintain a presence on X. We invite you to continue following our updates here: LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/4kxtj7bw BlueSky: tinyurl.com/2j687hu5 YouTube: tinyurl.com/ytsd2y7a We appreciate your engagement & look forward to connecting.
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Great connecting with members of the Network including @UrbanBetter, @AirQoProject , AirGradient, @OpenAQ, @LasepaOfficial, @HEIresearch, University Felix Houphouet Boigny, and @JoinClarity in Bangkok. A reminder that progress on air quality depends on strong cross-sector effort.
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Africa Clean Air Network@CleanAir_AfricaMar 6
The #AfricaCleanAirForum26 welcomes abstract submissions. We particularly encourage: ✔ Collaborative submissions ✔ Partnerships with African institutions ✔ New scientific data The submission deadline is 27th March 2026. For more details: bit.ly/4u8URrw
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Africa Clean Air Network@CleanAir_AfricaMar 2
Join us at BAQ 2026 from 11–13 March where AfriCAN's Advisory Council members and partners will bring contextual expertise to the global stage. We're excited to announce our pre-event on 10 March with @HEIresearch, @CCACoalition and @wb_research. Details: bit.ly/4tZr5Wt
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Air pollution in Southeast Europe spikes in winter as more homes use wood and coal for heating, adding to existing industrial emissions. Hear a personal story and get tips to reduce your exposure ⬇️ tinyurl.com/4ju24z6a
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Kako da se izborite sa zagađenjem vazduha - BBC News na srpskom

Kašalj, curenje iz nosa, bol u grudima, ansioznost – evo šta možete da uradite da sebi olakšate život u zimskim mesecima.

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The health effects of air pollution are far-reaching and can result in the development of cataracts. Learn more about the current evidence linking air pollution to cataracts and the disparity in impacts across regions in our new blog tinyurl.com/j8dbyzsn #CleanAirForAll
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Join us tomorrow for this conversation!
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Want to learn more about how the air you breathe shapes your health? Join Pallavi Pant & Burcin Ikiz for a live conversation on Friday! We’ll break down the science of what the air we breathe is doing to our brains. Tune in live here ➡️ tinyurl.com/85yk5y6u #CleanAirForAll 2/2
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🌍 World Cancer Day serves as a reminder that prevention is crucial. Air pollution is one of the world’s leading environmental health risks and is linked to higher rates of lung cancer and other serious diseases. But air pollution does not affect everyone equally. 1/3
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People living in poorer regions suffer a higher disease burden. This reflects differences in air pollution exposures as well as social, economic, and demographic factors that affect a person’s underlying health status, level of vulnerability, and access to medical care. 2/3
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Understanding the health impacts of air quality is crucial for informed decision-making across various sectors to improve health outcomes. More: tinyurl.com/3kb29evw #WorldCancerDay #CleanAirForAll #ActOnNCDs
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🧠 Did you know air pollution can impact your brain from the very start of life? Tiny PM2.5 particles travel through your bloodstream and reach your brain. This can trigger inflammation and raise the risk of neurodegeneration and dementia. 1/2
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Want to learn more about how the air you breathe shapes your health? Join Pallavi Pant & Burcin Ikiz for a live conversation on Friday! We’ll break down the science of what the air we breathe is doing to our brains. Tune in live here ➡️ tinyurl.com/85yk5y6u #CleanAirForAll 2/2
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Join the SoGA team for a special South Asia-focused briefing on #SoGA2025 We'll share key findings from the report, provide an overview of accompanying SoGA products, & provide an opportunity for an open discussion Register: tinyurl.com/2wcfbx5p #AirQuality #SouthAsia
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Air pollution is a global issue with regional variations. Do you know how air pollution impacts health in your country? We've broken down key statistics for exposure levels & health impacts from poor air quality for 200+ countries ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdfutxhy #AirQuality #SoGA2025
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Air pollution takes a heavy toll on health in Pakistan. These impacts are particularly heightened during the 'smog season' from October to February. These personal experiences with air pollution shape our health, communities, & actions towards #CleanAirForAll
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🎙️ Pallavi Pant & Burcin Ikiz joined @ncdalliance to discuss air pollution's impact on brain health. They pay special attention to the recent findings in the State of Global Air 2025 report. 🎧 Listen now: tinyurl.com/4j2jjspw #CleanAirForAll #SoGA2025 #ActOnNCDs
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Our factsheet, "Air Pollution and Your Health: Understanding Your Health Risks from Air Pollution Exposure," provides an overview of the key health effects associated with air pollution exposure. Check it out now ➡️ tinyurl.com/3kb29evw #AirQuality #CleanAirForAll #SoGA2025
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Materials are available from @HEIresearch's recent webinar "Air Quality Trends in Indian Cities Since the National Clean Air Programme." The panel explores key findings of the recent report & provide recommendations for conducting future trend analyses youtu.be/ddnPL2I5WT8
Air Quality Trends in Indian Cities Since the National Clean Air...

Air Quality Trends in Indian Cities Since the National Clean Air...

This webinar was hosted by HEI's Global Initiatives on January 13, ...

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Health Effects Institute@HEIresearchJan 12
HEI is hosting a free, 5-part virtual training series on low-cost air quality sensors for early-career researchers in South Asia. Sessions run Jan 20–Feb 17, 2026 (3–4:30 PM IST). Attend one or all. 👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Join the SoGA team for a special South Asia-focused briefing on #SoGA2025 We'll share key findings from the report, provide an overview of accompanying SoGA products, & provide an opportunity for an open discussion Register: tinyurl.com/2wcfbx5p #AirQuality #SouthAsia
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