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The UK's transition to net zero is reshaping emissions across transport, buildings, industry and power generation. But the benefits of that transition, and the cleaner air that comes with it, often aren't factored into policy decisions. This brand-new report from Clean Air Fund with research by CBI Economics and WSP, sets out to analyse the benefits net zero policies will make to our air. 📈 Watch

We often hear that action to reduce air pollution is expensive. But air pollution is already costing the global economy more than $6 trillion every year.💰 Research shows that clean air measures actually boost productivity and economic resilience. Watch the video to find out more.

Critical Error: Data Centers, Environmental Justice, & You Session 1: Transparency & Non-Disclosure Agreements This is the first in our four-part series, Critical Error: Data Centers, Environmental Justice, & You, hosted by the Environmental Justice Leadership Forum. This session focuses on Transparency & Non-Disclosure Agreements, with Amanda Garcia, Senior Attorney and Data Center Project Leader

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Listen to WE ACT for Environmental Justice's Uptown Chats podcast! Join hosts Jaron Burke and Lonnie Portis every month as they explore issues in their community through the eyes of everyday people, and discuss how environmental justice is showing up in the news. It’s not just for experts, it’s for everyone! In this episode, Jaron and Lonnie continue their discussion with Kiana Michaan, long-time

African cities are increasingly investing in low-cost sensing networks, but there are persistent contextual bottlenecks, such as data reliability, lack of infrastructure for enabling timely data access, in addition to other operational constraints, including limited internet and electricity, and local capacity for network management that hinder successful deployments and operation of large-scale L

Corporate spending on lobbying the EU keeps on rising – and the lobbyists are getting bigger results than ever before. The 2026 EU corporate lobby league, published by Corporate Europe Observatory and LobbyControl, reveals that the top industry lobbyists (all those with €1 million-plus declared influencing budgets) are spending almost €381.75 million annually on lobbying […]

Injustices, civil society, and the baseless anti-development rhetoric Siphesihle Mvundla There is a tired accusation that resurfaces every time communities resist pollution, challenge mining licences, oppose gas projects or question government decisions: community and non-governmental organizations are “anti-development”. It is an accusation designed to delegitimize dissent. To suggest that those

Listen to WE ACT for Environmental Justice's Uptown Chats podcast! Join hosts Jaron Burke and Lonnie Portis every month as they explore issues in their community through the eyes of everyday people, and discuss how environmental justice is showing up in the news. It’s not just for experts, it’s for everyone! In this episode, Jaron and Lonnie for their first podcast collaboration with Kiana Michaan

Last week in Madrid, Maria-Krystyna Duval and Cecilia Vaca Jones joined mayors, policymakers and innovators at Bloomberg CityLab to discuss the future of cities. 🏙️ Watch their conversation to see why clean air action is essential in European cities, and what others can learn from Warsaw’s air quality measures.

I am not used to writing. My words are usually spoken to the forest, to my children, to the women who sit beside me at night. But today, I am speaking so that you understand why we are standing here. In our villages around Sijhimali, the nights have become longer. The men are gone—not becauseContinue reading "“We Will Not Move”: Mother’s Voice from Sijhimali"

Building Heat and Health Awareness- Training ASHA Health Workers in Ahmedabad An initiative by Mahila Housing Trust (MHT)

Air pollution in Kampala is driven by more than just vehicle exhaust. In this seminar, we explore new research using a Low-Cost Source Apportionment (LoCoSA) approach to better understand the sources and health impacts of traffic-related air pollution in the city. Key insights from the session: • Traffic contributes significantly to PM2.5 levels • Road dust resuspension is the largest contributor,

The Jaipur Heat Action Plan (HAP), launched in March 2026 by Nagar Nigam Jaipur and Mahila Housing Trust, is a localized, scientifically informed strategy designed to protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat, heatstroke, and heat exhaustion. I

On March 12, 2026, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) , in its role as the Executive Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Network on Atmospheric Pollution for Latin America and the Caribbean , with the support of the Clean Air Institute , successfully hosted the webinar for the launch of the new “ Comprehensive Guide for Emission Reduction in Priority Industrial Sectors of Latin Ameri

Emissions Quantification | Air Quality Monitoring | Action From Impact Climate change is currently a global concern. In fact, its impacts are very much localized. In the case of the Indian nation, the change is already manifest, ranging from the rise of air pollution to the tightening of emission standards. Notably, to fight climate change […]

2025 | The Year That Moved Us Forward Every year leaves a mark. 2025 pushed us to think deeper, move smarter, and stay grounded in why we exist. It was a year shaped by persistence, navigating challenges, building with intent, and steadily turning ideas into real-world clean-air solutions. We broadened our reach, sharpened our offerings, and continued strengthening technologies designed to work wh

At Chakr Innovation, our product portfolio addresses air pollution, emissions compliance, and clean energy- across industries and use cases. 🌱 🔹 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 A patented emission control device for diesel generators, reducing pollution by up to 90% and ensuring CPCB compliance. Explore 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝: https://chakr.in/chakr-shield/ 🔹 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐫 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐊𝐢𝐭 2.0 A

Between November 24 and 26, 2025, the webinar "Strengthening Air Quality Legislation and Governance" was held, coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and supported by the Clean Air Institute . The main objective of this event was to exchange valuable information and strengthen capacities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to harmonize air quality legislation with huma

This was the final session in the webinar series titled 'Driving Action to Address Atmospheric Pollution from the Industrial Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.' The series was organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Clean Air Institute, in the context of the progress made under the Intergovernmental Network on Atmospheric Pollution 's Regional Air Quality Actio

The CLEAN-Air Forum 2025 in Nairobi, hosted by Nairobi City County, brought together 300+ participants from 35 countries including government, research, private sector, civil society, and international partners. The Forum ended with a strong call for deeper collaboration, data-driven action, and inclusive leadership to advance Africa’s clean air agenda.

Picture this: Your child unwraps the flashiest battery-operated car in the store; it zips, it zooms, it lights up. Instant excitement. You’ve bought yourself a peaceful hour as they race it around like a mini Formula One driver. Bliss… until it stops. Didn’t you just charge it? And then, like most parents have seen, theContinue reading "Why It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Battery-Operated Toys"