Global Clean Air Blog

Methane and Health: Crucial Intersections between Climate Mitigation and Public Health
Sirianna Blanck / Sep 21, 2023

New report identifies near-term actions to reduce methane emissions and benefit human health Editor’s note: This post was adapted from an article originally published on RESOLVE’s Insights blog. Access the ...

by Sirianna Blanck

• September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 • Uncategorized

Dr. Sanjeev Goyal Presents “Local Air Management Plan” (LAMP), a New Methodology for Hyperlocal Air Pollution Monitoring at India Clean Air Summit
Aug 27, 2023

Dr. Sanjeev Goyal, Head and Chief Scientist at the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) presented a promising new methodology to support Indian cities combating air pollution through ward-level action ...

by EDF Web Team

• August 27, 2023 • Uncategorized

Oil and Gas Production Linked to $77B in Annual Health Care Costs
Sirianna Blanck / Jun 28, 2023

Buckle up, environmentalists, as we delve into an alarming trend in the United States, where oil and gas production levels are soaring, despite global shifts towards cleaner energy. While we’re ...

by Sirianna Blanck

• June 28, 2023August 10, 2023 • Public Health/Environmental Official

Speak now or forever hold your breath
Sirianna Blanck / Jun 28, 2023

Right now, almost every vehicle on U.S. roads emits tailpipe pollution. That means every time you idle in heavy traffic — or spend time in a bustling city or near ...

by Sirianna Blanck

• June 28, 2023 • Concerned Citizen, Public Health/Environmental Official

How do wildfires harm air quality?
Sirianna Blanck / Jun 28, 2023

Climate change affects wildfires by exacerbating the hot, dry conditions that help these fires catch and spread. As global temperatures rise, we expect the size, frequency and severity of wildfires ...

by Sirianna Blanck

• June 28, 2023 • Concerned Citizen, USA

Health data needs to inform targeted environmental justice initiatives
Sirianna Blanck / Jun 26, 2023

Using new air monitoring techniques, advances in modeling, and community-based participatory research, studies confirm that neighborhoods which have experienced historical racism also experience higher levels of air pollution.

by Sirianna Blanck

• June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 • Environmental Justice

Extreme Heat Poses Unequal Challenge for Black and Brown Communities
Sirianna Blanck / Jun 26, 2023

Underfunded schools located in districts with limited resources are frequently unable to address the harmful effects of extreme heat. Children in these environments must contend with these climate-related barriers to ...

by Sirianna Blanck

• June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 • Concerned Citizen, Environmental Justice

New EDF study shows unequal burden from truck-related pollution near warehouses
Aileen Nowlan / May 12, 2023

New research from EDF–Making the Invisible Visible: Shining a Light on Warehouse Truck Air Pollution—shows some 15 million people live within a half-mile of a warehouse in 10 states across ...

by Aileen Nowlan

• May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 • Community Organizer, Concerned Citizen, Government Official/Policymaker, Homepage, Public Health/Environmental Official

Collaborating on clean air in Latin America and around the world
Sergio Sanchez / Feb 10, 2023

Many Latin American and Caribbean countries are implementing clean air solutions, but much more must be done to protect public health and slow climate change. An intensive two-day clean air ...

by Sergio Sanchez

• February 10, 2023April 26, 2023 • Climate, Homepage, Mexico, Monitoring, Partners

Four ways air quality technology can improve public health in Latin America and around the world
Maia Draper / Dec 22, 2022

As countries around the world work to develop strategies to improve air quality and achieve climate goals, innovations in monitoring technology and data analysis are opening up new avenues to ...

by Maia Draper

• December 22, 2022February 10, 2023 • Climate, Environmental Justice, Mexico, Monitoring, Partners, Science