"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/...
Registration is now open!
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
Sad that I missed this! Is there a recording by any chance Pallavi?
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
This looks really interesting! Thanks for sharing!
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
One on left is a black dog and above it the words “Reality”. Below it is “I chased a squirrel” One the right is a black dog and above it says “LinkedIn”. Below it says, Proud to announce that I effectively executed a rapid-response squirrel displacement strategy to mitigate potential yard intrusions. Humbled by the unwavering support of my family and local stakeholders. This experience reinforced the importance of vigilance, ownership, and continuous improvement. Looking forward to scaling this impact in future engagements.
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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 💚
"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/...
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
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 🩵
Clean Air Journal Vol. 35 No. 2 (2025) is out!
New research covers charcoal smoke in Johannesburg, rainwater ions in Lamto, waste collection benefits in the Vaal Triangle, Bou-Ismail air pollution, and passive sampler evaluation.
https://ow.ly/Ke0i50XTVUU
#CleanAirJournal #AirQuality #Research
South Africa needs to accelerate the adoption of stricter vehicle emission standards.
This commentary addresses South Africa's current position regarding vehicle emission standards compared to other Global South countries.
https://ow.ly/8ebU50X8k08
#VehicleEmissions #SouthAfrica #AirPollution
ASSAf publishes policy brief on air quality offsets as an air quality management instrument.
This article provides an overview of this new approach.
https://ow.ly/9vP550X8k9b
#AirQualityManagement #Policy #ASSAf #EnvironmentalPolicy #SouthAfrica #Offsets
1/4 of strokes are linked to air pollution! See the impacts of air pollution on noncommunicable diseases: www.stateofglobalair.org/hap/noncommu...
Learn how air pollution impacts cerebral blood flow: www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10....
#SoGA2025 #ActOnNCDs #WorldStrokeDay
One of the many things @ninalakhani.bsky.social does so well is show the very real, very now cost of climate change at the most human level. This story is devastatingly good: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“Clean air is not a peripheral issue; it is central to achieving climate goals, health targets & sustainable growth.” - SA Environment Minister Dr Dion George @aljazeera.com
He calls for clean air to be made central to development finance & for focus on regions previously left behind bit.ly/42MCHjw
In 2023:
🗺️ 5 of the 10 most polluted countries were in Africa.
💰 Yet those countries received < $1 per person in air quality funding.
Learn more about disparities in clean air investment & see our recommendations 👇 bit.ly/47iVoNk
Image of a light railway with the text 'The State of Global Air Quality Funding 2025'
Join our webinar on Oct 28 (1-2:15 GMT) to hear:
✅ Key findings from the 2025 State of Global #AirQuality Funding report
✅ Where regional funding disparities exist
✅ How countries & donors can overcome barriers & scale up funding equitably
Register now: bit.ly/3KXgRDX @theadvocacyteam.bsky.social
On my way to the Clean Air Champions away day in Southampton.
We're working on plans for our one day conferences: indoor air, air pollution in early life, air pollution in the 21st century (at Royal Soc of Chemistry) & more for Jan to March 2026:
www.ukcleanair.org
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
