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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 7h

Clean air funding for sub-Saharan Africa fell 91% in 1 year, even as cities across the region lead with innovation - from expanded #AirQuality monitoring to implementing cleaner transport.

Now international donors must match their ambition 🗞️🔽
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Africa's Clean Air Funding Collapses 91 Percent Amid Crisis | News Ghana

International funding for outdoor air quality initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa plummeted by 91 percent in 2023, dropping from $129 million to just $11.8 million, according to Clean Air Fund analysis ...

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European Respiratory Society @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social · 1d

ERS, @europeanlung.bsky.social, @who.int, @cleanairfund.bsky.social and the UN Interagency Taskforce on NCDs called for worldwide action on chronic respiratory diseases by hosting a high-level side event during #UNGA80 📢

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3KGRh62

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 5d

Action on #Dieselgate is taking an “outrageous” amount of time, leaving more than a million dirty diesels still on the road today. This isn't just a corporate scandal, but a #Health scandal as well. It's time the car manufacturers paid. #AirPollution

‘Little lungs are paying’: why the Dieselgate scandal is still running hot

Carmakers accused of cheating air pollution rules have faced little punishment in UK but trial brought by 1.8m motorists is about to begin

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 1d

Lack of access to #AirQuality data prohibits targeted action and #CleanAir aspirations.

Low-cost sensors can put actionable data into the hands of those who need it most. We're delighted to co-host this deep dive with @airqo.bsky.social 👇

🗓️ Oct 16, 2025
Register 🔗 tinyurl.com/2xhp87dj

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Dr Gary Fuller @drgaryfuller.bsky.social · 1d

"Little lungs are still paying for Dieselgate every day,” says Jemima Hartshorn, the founder of @mumsforlungs.bsky.social

Piece by @dpcarrington.bsky.social on the DieselGate scandal that continues to harm our air.

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‘Little lungs are paying’: 1.6m claimants head to high court as carmakers finally face punishment for Dieselgate

Carmakers accused of cheating air pollution rules have faced little punishment in UK but trial brought by 1.8m motorists is about to begin

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 1d

How do electric vehicles contribute to better #AirQuality? 🚗 🍃

Our Head of UK portfolio Nick Smith spoke to Evening Standard about London's clean air progress & the role of EVs in reducing emissions & creating healthier, more sustainable environments 🎧⬇️
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Leading the Charge: Electric London |The Standard podcast

For years, London’s Cleaner Vehicle Discount has allowed electric vehicles to travel through the congestion zone for free.

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 7d

Clean air saves lives & boosts economies. Yet just 1% of #GlobalDev finance goes towards improving #AirQuality.

It’s time for governments & donors to fund clean air solutions for healthier communities & sustainable growth. Read the report ▶️ bit.ly/4gXEAjm

Graphic reading 'cutting air pollution could boost global GDP by up to $2.4 trillion'

Graphic reading 'targeted clean air policies could save 2 million lives per year'

Graphic reading 'funding for outdoor air quality still only makes up 1% of international development finance'

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 6d

Outdoor #AirQuality funding to sub-Saharan Africa fell 91% in 1 year, even as the region with the fastest urbanisation & some of the highest pollution burdens on the planet.

Our South Africa lead explores the fragile & concentrated nature of clean air finance👇 mg.co.za/the-green-gu...

Clean air crisis: Sub-Saharan Africa left with less than 1% of global funding

Fossil fuel projects soar while African cities face ‘clean-air finance desert’

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Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 6d

⚠️ Aid is still fuelling pollution.

In 2023, fossil-fuel aid jumped 80% to $9.5 billion — while clean air initiatives fell by 20%.

☠️The result: 8.1 million premature deaths annually are linked to toxic air

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@cleanairfund.bsky.social @janeburston.bsky.social

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International Development Assistance For Fossil Fuel Projects Surged 80% In 2023 - Health Policy Watch

Development funding for fossil fuel-based energy projects jumped 80 per cent in 2023 to $9.5bn, up from $5.3bn in 2022, even as toxic air causes more than 8m premature deaths annually, according to a ...

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 7d

Clean air saves lives & boosts economies. Yet just 1% of #GlobalDev finance goes towards improving #AirQuality.

It’s time for governments & donors to fund clean air solutions for healthier communities & sustainable growth. Read the report ▶️ bit.ly/4gXEAjm

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 7d

"Every dollar spent on fossil fuels pushes [our health and climate goals] further out of reach."

🗣️ @janeburston.bsky.social for @airqualitynews.bsky.social on the State of Global Air Quality Funding 2025 report, out today 👉 bit.ly/4gXEAjm

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Clean air funding falls, while aid for fossil fuel projects soars

Global funding to tackle air pollution is falling, even as the world faces mounting health and economic costs from toxic air, according to this year’s State of Global Air Quality Funding report, produ...

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 7d

📢 NEW: Governments continue to funnel billions into fossil fuel-prolonging projects - while clean air gets just 1% of #GlobalDev finance.

Explore the findings of our report, The State of Global Air Quality Funding 2025, out today 👉 bit.ly/4gXEAjm

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 7d

📢 NEW: Governments continue to funnel billions into fossil fuel-prolonging projects - while clean air gets just 1% of #GlobalDev finance.

Explore the findings of our report, The State of Global Air Quality Funding 2025, out today 👉 bit.ly/4gXEAjm

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 9d

A review of studies found #AirPollution increases the likelihood of people becoming frail in middle and old age.

The findings add to the evidence of the preventable health burden poor #AirQuality places on communities 🔽
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Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 12d

🪫 Just 1/3 of South Africa’s air quality monitoring stations are operational
🗺️ New map reveals pollutants threaten the health of 1.6bn
🩺 Governments at #UNGA80 call for action on #AirPollution as a driver of ill health
➕ more, in our Sept. roundup 🗞️🔽
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Air quality news September 2025

The latest news articles, research and progress to tackle air pollution around the world from September 2025.

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 14d

London has achieved compliance with legal limits for nitrogen dioxide 🙌

But other regions of the UK are falling behind and still aren't compliant with these laws, affecting the health of millions.

We're calling for stronger government action to tackle dirty air 👇 @london.gov.uk bit.ly/3VJDJcg

Quote from Nick Smith, Head of UK Portfolio from Clean Air Fund, reading "This is a significant milestone for the city. London’s progress shows that strong leadership and bold action on air pollution delivers results - and fast. But the quality of our air shouldn't depend on where we live. The Government must now match this progress nationwide, pushing for compliance with legal limits and WHO air quality guidelines, to deliver cleaner air for all."

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 15d

Poor #AirQuality is affecting our sleep 😴

A metastudy spanning the data of 1.2m adults over 45 in 6 countries, found long-term exposure to air pollutants is linked to shorter or lower-quality rest 👇 @theguardian.com
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Air pollution can affect how well we sleep, scientists discover

Global metastudy finds long-term exposure to pollutants is linked to shorter or lower-quality rest

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Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 17d

🫁Lung health is missing in the global #NCD agenda — no targets, no urgency, despite 650M people affected.

⏰Experts call for surveillance, national plans & political action.

@cleanairfund.bsky.social @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social @who.int #LungHealth #GlobalHealth #CleanAir

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‘Mismatch’ In The Air - Experts Call For Lung Health To Be A Priority In Tackling Chronic Diseases - Health Policy Watch

“There is a mismatch between the disease from CRD and the action against it. CRD lags behind in awareness and attention, and so far, we don’t have any

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 19d

Heads of state and government recognised #AirPollution as a major driver of poor health yesterday at #UNGA80 High-Level Meeting on NCDs.

But the declaration still awaits formal approval - and fails to endorse existing targets to reduce air quality-related deaths.

Learn more 👇 #HLM4
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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 20d

Dirty air is a health crisis:
🧠 Linked to strokes, dementia & cancer
👶 8.1m premature deaths per year, including babies & children
🏥 More illness, hospital visits & pressure on health services

Clean air = healthier lives. Learn more ⬇️ #AirPollution
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Health and air pollution

Air pollution is a public health emergency. Improving air quality can improve the health of billions of people around the world.

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 23d

#AirPollution & #ClimateChange share many of the same causes - and tackling them together unlocks fast benefits.

Reducing harmful “super pollutants” and switching to renewables can secure a healthier future for all ⬇️
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Climate and air pollution

Both air pollution and climate change are mainly caused by burning fossil fuels - and they share many of the same solutions.

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 21d

Reducing black carbon is one of the fastest, most effective ways to slow #ClimateChange and reduce #AirPollution.

Our report calls for action to realise these near-immediate climate gains, while protecting the health of people and economies 🔽 www.cleanairfund.org/resource/tac...

Tackling Black Carbon: How to Unlock Fast Climate and Clean Air Benefits

This report highlights how to cut black emissions rapidly, and at scale, delivering near-immediate climate gains while improving air quality.

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 22d

Tropospheric ozone is the 3rd most powerful greenhouse gas, responsible for:
🔺 +0.23°C #GlobalWarming
🚑 500,000+ deaths per year
🌾 Up to 26% crop losses

Our roadmap demonstrates how integrated action can deliver fast wins for people & planet ⬇️
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Trouble in the troposphere: Tackling the overlooked ozone issue undermining global goals

This week, governments, funders, businesses and civil society gathered at London Climate Action Week to consider a tough question: how do we make meaningful and fair climate progress amid mounting geo...

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 23d

#AirPollution & #ClimateChange share many of the same causes - and tackling them together unlocks fast benefits.

Reducing harmful “super pollutants” and switching to renewables can secure a healthier future for all ⬇️
bit.ly/4dpSnw8

Climate and air pollution

Both air pollution and climate change are mainly caused by burning fossil fuels - and they share many of the same solutions.

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 26d

📆 We're hosting a breakfast session during #ClimateWeekNYC on how to drive action to reduce air emissions across value chains through supplier engagement.

Designed for CSOs, supply chain and climate leaders. If you or someone in your network should attend, register your interest ▶️ bit.ly/3K8YE5S

Graphic promoting a video at Climate Week NYC, Together for Transparency: Air Quality in Supplier Networks

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