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I was last week years old when I learned that folks fight against air pollution regulation in India by claiming Indian people are uniquely adapted to dirty air (in part because of, amongst other things, yogic breathing 🤯) Incredibly story from @rishpardikar.bsky.social drilled.media/news/air-pol...

Denial and Misinformation: How Politics Weakens India's Air Pollution Response

Indian politicians have denied the severity of the air pollution crisis in the country for decades. Documents related to an update of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) show how the de...

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The 2nd session of the Virtual Training Series: Air Pollution & Health in Africa hosted by @heiresearch.bsky.social is happening today. The webinar will explore how exposure is measured & modelled, and why it matters for linking air pollution to health in African contexts. Join: bit.ly/3QX1VJ3

Blue skies and a strong inversion at Umdloti beach (Durban) this afternoon #airquality

Nairobi was fun & we hope to see you in Pretoria in July! Program & registration: event.fourwaves.com/africacleana... #CleanAirForAll

Africa Clean Air Forum, Pretoria, 2026

Join Africa Clean Air Forum, Pretoria, 2026, July 13-16, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves.

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@africacleanair.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Almost a year since #CleanAirForum25, and the momentum from Nairobi continues to shape #CleanAir4All. The Forum strengthened regional partnerships, elevated discussions on expanding monitoring, and spotlighted solutions grounded in African priorities. Revisit key moments: youtu.be/bmnJnFjiTbU?...

Access Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service #opendata global forecast data from ads.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/datasets/cam...

#Saharandust and high ground-level concentrations of PM10 reaching the Caribbean in recent days expected to continue for the first few days of June in #CopernicusAtmosphere 5-day forecasts from 31 May 00 UTC atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa... @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int

Mark Parrington@mparrington.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A large plume of #SaharanDust crossing the North Atlantic towards the Caribbean in the last few days of May in the #CopernicusAtmosphere aerosol optical depth forecast initialized 27 May, 00 UTC. Latest charts atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa... @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int

This International Children’s Day, we applaud everyone celebrating and supporting the rights, welfare & joy of children around the world. Read UNICEF's agenda for protecting children from 7 deadly sources of air pollution: ceh.unicef.org/spotlight-ri... #InternationalChildrensDay #ChildrensDay2026

Much of the plastic waste at the recycling plants near Mersin Bay, pictured above, is shipped to Turkey from the UK + Germany. Changes to EU regulations may be about to make this pollution even worse. Our latest article: share.google/KJmIEhS9jP3C...

Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds

UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia

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“The Turkish Mediterranean coast is the most polluted coast in the whole Mediterranean because of...plastic waste from the recycling factories. There’s huge amounts of microplastics–sometimes people can’t even get into the sea because of all the waste” ~ Prof Sedat Gündoğdu Photos, Verdat Örüç

Check out the exciting programme for #AfricaCleanAirForum26 I am especially keen to attend the G20 technical workshop!

@africacleanair.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The programme outline for the #AfricaCleanAirForum26 is now live. Sessions will draw on expertise from across Africa and beyond, exploring key issues at the intersection of science, policy, innovation, and finance for clean air action. Stay tuned for updates. Explore the programme: bit.ly/41Y83D2

"Air pollution acts as a silent accelerator that robs individuals of their healthiest years.” My latest piece for @theguardian.com on research on 396,000 people in the UK. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Air pollution making people in UK get long-term illnesses earlier, study finds

Pollution is ‘silent accelerator that robs individuals of their healthiest years’, say researchers

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Registration is now open!

@africacleanair.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The #CleanAirForumPretoria is organised in close partnership with a broad mix of partners, including government, research institutions, civil society organisations, and multilateral organizations whose immense support shapes the 2026 edition of the forum. Learn more: bit.ly/4t5q7GH

Registration is open for the #AfricaCleanAirForum26. Join us in Pretoria for pre-event trainings and workshops, followed by three days of dialogue, evidence, and collaboration to advance clean air action across Africa. 📌 Secure your spot → bit.ly/46TiSck

The Call for Abstracts deadline has been extended! There is now more time to submit your abstract for the #CleanAirForumPretoria and shape conversations on the investment case for clean air and healthy cities. 🗓️ New due date: 5th April 2026 Submit your abstract: bit.ly/4u8URrw

The #CleanAirForumPretoria is organised in close partnership with a broad mix of partners, including government, research institutions, civil society organisations, and multilateral organizations whose immense support shapes the 2026 edition of the forum. Learn more: bit.ly/4t5q7GH

We are pleased to announce that the 8th Joint Training on Atmospheric Composition will take place in Thessaloniki,19–23 Oct '26. PhD students, early‑career scientists/researchers working on atmospheric composition observations & modelling are invited to apply from 26 March. atmostraining2026.esa.int

Satellite data is helping map air pollution across Ghana & West Africa - tracing nitrogen dioxide from traffic, industry, & seasonal fires to pinpoint who is most at risk. Data from the #Copernicus Sentinel-5 mission on board EUMETSAT's Metop-SGA1 will go further still. Learn more: bit.ly/47jPNad

For researchers interested in atmospheric composition observations, modelling & monitoring - registration to participate in the 8th annual #atmostraining in Thessaloniki 19-23 October is now open! See link in the post below ⬇️ @esaearth.esa.int @eumetsat.int @ecmwf.int @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social

Copernicus ECMWF@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We are pleased to announce that the 8th Joint Training on Atmospheric Composition will take place in Thessaloniki,19–23 Oct '26. PhD students, early‑career scientists/researchers working on atmospheric composition observations & modelling are invited to apply from 26 March. atmostraining2026.esa.int

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Passive samplers for SO₂, NO₂ & O₃ need regular checks. A 6-year study at Welgegund updated scaling factors vs active monitors, ensuring more accurate air quality data for future research. https://cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view/22732/25122 #AirQuality #CleanAir #AtmosphericScience

Cleaner air starts with waste collection! Study in Zamdela, Vaal Triangle shows stopping open waste burning cuts SO₂, PM₁₀ & PM₂.₅, improving air quality for communities. https://cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view/21394/25100 #WasteManagement #AirQuality #VaalTriangle #SA

Bou-Ismail air alert! PM2.5 exceeded safe levels on 42+ days. Vehicles are the main source; European & Saharan dust also affect air. https://cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view/21575 #AirQuality #PM25 #BouIsmail #CleanAir #HealthRisk #Pollution

What’s in the rain? A 22-year study in Lamto, Côte d’Ivoire shows rising Na⁺, K⁺ & Cl⁻ in rainfall. https://ow.ly/vPjh50Y0uAA #AirQuality #ClimateScience #WAM #CleanAir

Smoke from charcoal braais isn’t harmless. New Johannesburg research shows high levels of fine particles and toxic metals — posing serious health risks to informal food workers and impacting air quality. https://ow.ly/E87l50XZzUV #OccupationalHealth #Johannesburg

Excited to be working on a project to implement Clean Air Zones for South African cities! Watch this space 💚

Dr Gary Fuller@drgaryfuller.bsky.social · 6mo ago

"Bringing environmental action to neighbourhoods that have carried the heaviest burden for too long, cities can protect public health by bringing greener, healthier streets to the communities that need them most."- Carlos Fernando Galán Piece by Luke Taylor www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Bringing environmental action to neighbourhoods that have carried the heaviest burden for too long, cities can protect public health by bringing greener, healthier streets to the communities that need them most."- Carlos Fernando Galán Piece by Luke Taylor www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘Clean air should not be a privilege’: how Bogotá is tackling air pollution in its poorest areas

Colombian city launched its first clean air zone in one of its poorest neighbourhoods and has plans for green spaces too

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Learn how #airpollution contributes to #cancer and strategies for prevention at oncodaily.com/oncolibrary/... #WorldCancerDay

Air pollution has been formally recognised as a cancer risk in Europe. 🚨 Nina Renshaw, Head of Health at the Clean Air Fund, explains why this move gives policymakers an even clearer mandate for clean air action. @air-quality-news.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4bFpT3O

Air pollution joins Europe’s list of cancer risks

Air pollution has been formally recognised as a cancer risk in Europe for the first time, after being added to the European Code Against Cancer. The update appears in the fifth ed...

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It was a beautiful and moving evening in @canvasandcreamse23 last night for the launch of a new collection of portraits of Ella . I always learn something new about her story. Her legacy lives on in so many ways 🖼️ @ellarobertafdn.bsky.social 🩵