How can air quality forecasting help protect health? Join us live this Friday with Pallavi Pant & Laurence Rouil from Copernicus ECMWF to learn more. 📅 Aug 7 | ⏰ 9 AM EST / 1 PM GMT Watch here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4yfa3yt7 #AirQuality

Science on the 7th: August 2026

Join us on Friday, August 7, 2026 for a new Science on the 7th livestream episode. We will discuss air quality forecasting with guest Laurence Rouil.

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#NEW Satellite-derived air quality data can effectively support health needs when use cases, Earth observing capabilities, and capacities align www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #AirQuality #SatelliteData

Satellite-derived air quality data can effectively support health needs when use cases, Earth observing capabilities, and capacities align

Advances in Earth observation (EO) remote sensing technologies have delivered a range of aerosol and trace gas pollution data with ever-improving spatial and temporal resolution, significantly bene...

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And #AirPollution is among the leading risk factors for lung cancer. About 1 in 5 global lung cancer deaths are due to exposure to poor air quality. Statistic from @heisoga.bsky.social

American Thoracic Society (ATS)@atscommunity.bsky.social · 4d ago

This World Lung Cancer Day, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the ATS is a founding member, is raising awareness of the importance of detecting lung cancer earlier and expanding equitable access to screening. Learn more: site.thoracic.org/press-releas...

🚨 The deadline to submit your abstract for #AGU26 is one week away! 💡 Don't wait! Submit your abstract early to ensure your research has a spot at AGU26: spklr.io/63329EPnBN

AGU26 Annual Meeting | AGU

AGU's annual meeting, the largest gathering of Earth and space scientists, convenes 20,000+ attendees from 100+ countries to share research, connect, collaborate, and inspire one another. Join us for AGU26 in San Francisco, CA 7-11 December 2026.

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Ever wondered what a NAP is? No, it’s not just an afternoon siesta. National Adaptation Plans, a.k.a. NAPs, are countries' strategies to protect themselves from the rising impacts of the climate crisis, like extreme heat, rising sea levels, & intensifying weather: https://ow.ly/qwh450Zt2Sv

⚠️🌉 NEW! The AGU26 Postdoctoral Travel Grant is now open, helping cover costs of attending #AGU26 in San Francisco this December. 🗓️ Apply for this grant by 12 August: spklr.io/63325EPCHR #Postdoc #Grant #ScienceFunding

#AirQualityMonitoring saves lives, but funding can be a major hurdle. Understand where grants come from, how to find ones you qualify for, and strategies for writing a competitive proposal. #Grantwriting #AirQualityFunding tinyurl.com/2ptsje9e

Air quality grants: How to fund your air quality sensor network | Clarity

Discover how to secure air quality funding for your sensor network, from finding the right air quality grants to writing a competitive proposal.

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The science is clear: improving air quality can help support healthier childhood development & reduce preventable health risks. Children are especially vulnerable to exposure to air pollution as their bodies are still developing. More on air pollution & children's health➡️https://tinyurl.com/3wnmuf37

How Does Air Pollution Impact Children's Health | State of Global Air

Our new factsheet, in partnership with UNICEF titled How Does Air Pollution Impact Children's Health spotlights the impact of air pollution on children's health from pregnancy to adolescence.

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Malaysia’s total ban on imported e-waste aims to level the playing field for legal domestic recyclers. However, customs officials face a massive challenge screening container traffic at ports, where illegal incineration and mislabeled waste shipments remain a widespread issue.

Malaysia clamps down on toxic trade with total e-waste import ban

KLANG, Malaysia — On the morning of July 7, 2026, a shipping container declared to contain tin ore caught fire shortly after offloading at Port Klang, Malaysia. After firefighters doused the flames,…

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Expand the reach and impact of your research with CAFE’s Public Narrative Workshop! Learn essential skills to engage wider audiences and drive real-world impact. Apply now: deadline August 28th. buff.ly/rBBa3fW

We need your help! We're completing our 2026 global landscape report of gov't-level air quality monitoring, but still have gaps. Do you see your country below & know if it has an existing air quality monitoring system? If yes, email info@openaq.org. Please include the website/source. Thanks!

Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting@healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 3w ago

“Knowledge sharing is how we move forward.” South Africa’s Deputy Environment Minister Bernice Swarts says regional collaboration is key to clean air. Sharing policies, systems and lessons can help nations move faster—without starting from scratch. @cleanairfund.bsky.social 📖 ➡️ & 🔁🙏 bit.ly/4btopZk

What’s the air like where you live? UNEP’s Pollution Action Note shows data on air quality, its health impacts and the actions countries are taking to #BeatAirPollution: www.unep.org/interactives...

Seeking mentors! CAFE is recruiting mentors for a cohort-based mentorship program to help early-career researchers with grant applications. Join 3–4 virtual sessions w/small-group discussions focused on refining ideas and aims. Apply by Aug 7: buff.ly/V29mNkz

More than 1 billion Africans walk or cycle every day. Yet many roads remain unsafe for those who use them.  See how African cities are investing in cycling infrastructure to improve health, ease congestion and cut pollution #NowForClimate: https://ow.ly/Ilcn50Zn9Xg 

Sand and dust storms are natural phenomena, but they are growing increasingly frequent and severe. This #SDSDay, here is everything you need to know about sand and dust storms, and how humanity can rein in their destructive impact: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Share your perspective on clean air. 📸 HEI invites photographers of all experience levels to submit original photos for Every Breath Has a Story, a global campaign highlighting the impacts of air pollution & progress toward cleaner air. Deadline: July 10. 🔗: www.stateofglobalair.org/news-events/...

In 30 mins! Ahead of the #AfricaCleanAirForum26, we will discuss financing options for clean air action and opportunities for investment in #AirQuality.

Health Effects Institute@heiresearch.bsky.social · last mo.

Join us on tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 for a new Science on the 7th livestream episode! We will discuss financing for air quality solutions with guest Daisy Lanvers. 🔗 Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/N-YCCx8...

"Seventy years after the Clean Air Act, the lessons are clear. Disasters should not be required to trigger action. The Great Smog forced change. But policy should anticipate risk, not respond to tragedy." - Ian Williams on the Clean Air Act. theconversation.com/70-years-on-...

70 years on from the killer smog: what clean air laws teach us about power, pollution and profit

Economic interests have shaped society’s response to pollution. Now, policy needs to align with the scientific evidence to clean up our air.

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Heat and air pollution don't just harm your health separately. Together, symptoms can appear sooner and be more severe. Stay up to date on the weather forecast and check air quality in your area. To learn more about air quality in your city, visit https://breathelife2030.org/ #BeatTheHeat

Deadline extended! Air pollution is invisible, but its impacts aren't. We're calling for photos to document its sources, impacts & solutions that bring cleaner air to communities globally. Selected entries will be featured for the International Day of Clean Air. Submit your photos bit.ly/4xoqcYU

In the EPIC AQ Fund's latest call, >75% of apps proposed work in countries that lost a ref grade monitor since the State Dept AQ program was halted. This piece describes how this loss has reverberated - and the opportunity to build more robust, country-owned systems. www.devex.com/news/why-did...

Why did the US State Department stop sharing air quality data?

The U.S. has stopped publicly sharing air quality data collected at embassies around the world, leaving many countries without trusted pollution measurements.

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What a great resource!

OpenAQ@openaq.org · last mo.

OpenAQ is thrilled to share a new directory of resources for anyone monitoring #airquality. The Air Quality "Data-to-Action" Resource Directory includes web-based resources and rosters of organizations & equipment manufacturers that provide technical support. See: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

As efforts to strengthen #AirQuality mgm't continue, knowledge exchange & collaboration remain central to long-term progress. In the lead up to the #CleanAirForumPretoria, we caught up with the @ccacoalition.bsky.social Secretariat to reflect on partnerships & capacity building in AQ mgm't.

Registration is closing soon! Join a growing community of experts working to advance clean air action across Africa and be part of the conversations driving evidence, collaboration, and investment. 📅 13–16 July 2026 📍 Pretoria, South Africa 🔗 bit.ly/46TiSck

🚨 Reminder: Abstract & Symposium Proposal submissions close on 30 June | ISEE–AWPC 2026 Theme: Environmental & Planetary Health in Asia: Pathways to Resilient Communities and Sustainable Futures. 🗓 Deadline: 30 June 2026 ➡️ isee-awpc2026.org

The Virtual Training Series: Air Pollution and Health in Africa concludes next week on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3PM EAT / 12PM GMT. The final webinar in this virtual training series will focus on designing air pollution epidemiological studies. 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We are excited to announce pre-forum trainings and workshops on 13th July ahead of the main discussions at the #AfricaCleanAirForum26. 🔹 NASA Remote Sensing Datasets and Forecasting Tools for Air Quality 🔹 Media training for scientists Register your interest to attend: bit.ly/3SD969R

Air pollution is often invisible, but its impacts are not. We’re launching a photo call to document its sources, impacts and the solutions bringing cleaner air to communities globally. Selected entries will be featured for the International Day of Clean Air. 📸 Submit your photos: bit.ly/4xoqcYU