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The Clean Air Journal is the peer-reviewed journal of NACA, South Africa. It publishes on atmospheric science, air pollution impacts, air pollution and climate linkages, and air quality management in Africa.
Unpacking Air Pollution Dispersion Over Richards Bay

The research examines the complex environmental conditions affecting air pollution dispersion over Richards Bay, South Africa.

https://ow.ly/i9zM50XryhH

#AirQualityResearch #RichardsBay #EnvironmentalScience

November 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Mapping Policy Failure: Critical Risks in South Africa's Air Quality Plans
This study identifies 15 critical assumptions and risks undermining policy implementation in South Africa.

https://ow.ly/qame50XryfA

#AirQualityManagement #TheoryOfChange #RiskAnalysis #AQMP
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
A Critical Reflection on Air Quality Monitoring in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's air monitoring is underdeveloped amid rapid growth. Details challenges and offers a path forward through tech, policy, and partnerships.

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#Ethiopia #AirQualityMonitoring
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Call for Papers: CLEAN-Air Forum 2025 Special Issue
This issue of the Clean Air Journal aims to publish selected papers based on abstracts presented at the CLEAN-Air Forum 2025 (July 15-17, 2025) held in Nairobi, Kenya.
https://ow.ly/I3lP50Xry8k
#CLEANAIRForum2025 #CallForPapers
November 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Clean Air Journal: Free, Open Access Research!
All research is freely available immediately upon publication, with no submission or publication fees.
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#OpenAccess #FreeResearch #CleanAirJournal #EnvironmentalScience #KnowledgeExchange
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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
October 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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
October 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Integrating air quality and climate change: A policy imperative for human well-being and equity for the G20.

This editorial discusses South Africa's G20 Presidency theme of "Solidarity, Equity, and Sustainable Development.

https://ow.ly/gG4j50X8jWx

#ClimateAction #AirQuality #G20 #Policy
October 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Clean Air Journal Vol. 35 No. 1 (2025) Now Available
This issue features research and insights on topics including the integration of air quality and climate change, vehicle emission standards in South Africa and Dar es Salaam.
https://cleanairjournal.org.za/issue/view/1280
October 7, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Clean Air Journal's inclusive language policy
This policy permits the publication of additional abstracts, written or narrated in any African language, supporting broader dissemination of scientific work.
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September 18, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Air quality evolution in South Africa over the past 20 years: A
journey from a consultant's viewpoint.
This commentary offers a perspective on the evolution
of air quality in South Africa over the past two decades.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Tools and Resources Policy.
This news piece explores the adoption of an Artificial Intelligence Tools and Resources Policy by the journal.

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September 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This longitudinal analysis presents findings on annual PM2.5 concentration variations in Blantyre City, Malawi. The study contributes to understanding local air quality dynamics.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Household Air Pollution in SA: Insights on Fuel Switching
This research brief reviews fuel switching and energy stacking practices in low-income South African households.

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#HouseholdAirPollution #SouthAfrica #EnergyPoverty #PublicHealth #Research
September 5, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Air Quality News for Africa from UNEA 6!
The UNEA 6 Resolution on Air Quality highlights important integrated assessments for air pollution and climate change in Africa.

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#UNEA6 #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #CleanAirBenefits #EnvironmentalPolicy
September 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Decarbonizing Africa: A Path to Sustainable Transformation
This commentary explores the transformative potential of decarbonization for Africa's sustainable future.

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#Decarbonization #Africa #Sustainability #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition #FutureOfAfrica
September 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
New Insights on Air Quality in Africa
This issue presents discussions on decarbonization in Africa, the influence of household energy on air pollution, PM2.5 variations in Malawi, and other relevant topics.

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#CleanAirJournal #AirQuality #Africa
September 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM