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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 11h

We love these regional interactive databases cataloging published research on air pollution & health from @heiresearch.bsky.social‬'s Global Initiatives.

📍 South Asia https://tinyurl.com/wad9krvj
📍 East Africa https://tinyurl.com/3vwr256p
📍 Southeast Europe https://tinyurl.com/3btzw9rz

World map with pins on Southeast Europe, South Asia, and East Africa. These pinned locations indicate the regions of HEI's interactive databases on air pollution and health research.

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 1d

Clean air action saves lives & boosts economies
Increased funding for air quality projects could:
✔️ Save >2m lives per year by 2040
✔️ Boost global GDP
Yet funding to tackle #AirPollution is limited. Read Clean Air Fund's State of #AirQuality Funding 2025 report ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4gGMopv

Photo of people walking in a city with text overlaid that reads "Cutting air pollution could boost global GDP by up to $2.4 trillion."

State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 1d

#ICYMI, we went live on YouTube last week to answer your questions about air pollution and SoGA.

Watch here: tinyurl.com/ymt3w6x8
#AirQuality #AirPollution #CleanAirForAll

SoGA Live Q&A Session

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 2d

"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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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 4d

Data drives the work we do, and we know it's important to provide context and insights into the latest data. To do this, we produce reports, factsheets, & videos that focus on various regional & global scales ➡️ tinyurl.com/mtbfbdr9

What resources do you want to see from us?

Reports and Resources | State of Global Air

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 8d

Air pollution is connected to a range of issues, including health, environmental, economic, equity, & climate concerns.

What aspects of air pollution need more attention from scientists, policymakers, or community organizations?
#AirQuality #AirPollution #CleanAirForAll

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 10d

Starting now! Head over to YouTube or LinkedIn to submit your questions live.

State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 11d

Join us tomorrow as Pallavi Pant goes live on YouTube to answer your questions about air pollution!

You can watch and submit questions or comments live on ⬇️
YouTube: tinyurl.com/ymt3w6x8
LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/bdzk3ua6

#AirQuality #CleanAirForAll

SoGA Live Q&A Session

We want to hear from you! Join us for a live conversation where we will answer your questions about air quality, global environmental health research, and th...

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 11d

Join us tomorrow as Pallavi Pant goes live on YouTube to answer your questions about air pollution!

You can watch and submit questions or comments live on ⬇️
YouTube: tinyurl.com/ymt3w6x8
LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/bdzk3ua6

#AirQuality #CleanAirForAll

SoGA Live Q&A Session

We want to hear from you! Join us for a live conversation where we will answer your questions about air quality, global environmental health research, and th...

tinyurl.com

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 15d

We want to answer your questions! Next Tuesday, we will host a live Q&A. Pallavi Pant, HEI’s Head of Global Initiatives, will go live to discuss air quality, health, and any SoGA-related topics.

Ask us anything about air pollution or SoGA. We can’t wait to meet you.
Watch here: tinyurl.com/bdzk3ua6

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 16d

We're also grateful for the collaboration with @cleanairfund.bsky.social

Their ambitious goals to connect groups around the world to work towards #CleanAirForAll underscore the collaborative nature of air pollution solutions.

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 16d

Partnering with institutions like @ihmeuw.bsky.social‬, allows us to share the latest data on air quality and health trends worldwide.

#CleanAirForAll
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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 16d

Collaboration powers everything we do at SoGA.

We’re honored to partner with groups worldwide that are working to advance data-driven solutions. Together, we can turn evidence into action. Thank you for your partnership!
#CleanAirPartners

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Photo from the HEI workshop in Kampala, Uganda, hosted in February 2025.

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Climate at the National Academies @climate.nationalacademies.org · 16d

Join @climate.nationalacademies.org, and @scrippsocean.bsky.social‬ for the 4th annual Ramanathan Climate Conversation on air pollution in India.

RSVP: www.nationalacademies.org/event/45367_...

#AirQuality #Climate #NASEMClimateConversations #AirPollution #RamFest

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 17d

✨ Partner success story!

Last year, we partnered with @unicef.org for our SoGA 2024 report. We emphasized the disproportionate impact on children under 5 years. Together, we worked to get this key data in the hands of those who need it most.

Read the report: tinyurl.com/bdhc56fr

Graphic with text at the top that reads "More than 700,000 deaths of children under 5 were linked to air pollution in 2021"
Below the text are illustrations of children at various ages, from birth to age 5, engaging in everyday activities, such as medical appointments and playing soccer.

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 21d

SoGA in action: the @unep.org Air Pollution Note shares global data on the health effects of air pollution & where air quality is improving. We're proud to have SoGA data included in this tool, showing that cleaner air is possible when data meets action.

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Air Pollution Note – Data you need to know

All of the critical data you need to know on air pollution from pm2.5 by country, policy-level action, health impact and more.

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Climate at the National Academies @climate.nationalacademies.org · Sep 4

Join us 9/29 for our next Climate Conversation about the interactions between air pollution, climate change, and public health in India. RSVP: www.nationalacademies.org/event/45367_...

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 23d

Air pollution can vary at every scale—regional, country, city, or even by neighborhood. See the key statistics for exposure levels and health impacts from air pollution in your country. We have country profiles for 200+ countries ➡️ www.stateofglobalair.org/resources/co...

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Country Profiles | State of Global Air

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 23d

We want to hear from you! What do you notice about the air quality where you live?

Air pollution is a global issue with regional variations. Do you know how air pollution impacts health in your country?

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Photo overlooking a city with buildings in the foreground and a gradient from hazy to blue sky above.

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 24d

Over 99% of the world’s population lives in areas with unhealthy levels of PM2.5, but the exposure levels & health effects are not equal worldwide.

To meet the need for data-driven solutions, we developed a data app with county- and city-level data on air pollution & health ➡️ tinyurl.com/y9v45j7h

Explore the Data | State of Global Air

We invite you to view and compare the latest air pollution and health data, create custom maps and graphs, and download the images and data. Read more about methods used to estimate air pollution resu...

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 28d

Congratulations to @openaq.org for 10 years of impact!

Check out our #ScienceOnThe7th conversation with Openaq ED Chris Hagerbaumer where we discussed open data, air quality and more.

🔗: www.youtube.com/live/dUtuey-...

Science on the 7th: March 2025

YouTube video by HEI State of Global Air

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · 29d

🌍 Everyone has different experiences with air quality.

What does clean air mean to you? Is it clearer skies, better health, fewer wildfires, or something else? Share your thoughts, photos, or stories.

Your voice matters in the global conversation about air quality.
#CleanAirForAll

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our core team is based in the United States, Kenya, and India. We look forward to connecting with you!

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · Sep 10

❓ What is the State of Global Air (SoGA)?

➡️ We provide comprehensive global data on air quality levels, trends, & their health impacts. The initiative is a collaboration between @HEIresearch & @ihmeuw.bsky.social’s Global Burden of Disease (GBD) project

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · Sep 10

We're excited to be here on Bluesky! 🎉

The State of Global Air initiative tracks air pollution’s impact on health worldwide. Follow us for data & insights on global air quality trends. #NewOnBluesky #AirQuality #Health #CleanAirForAll 🌍

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State of Global Air @heisoga.bsky.social · Sep 7

Happy International Day of Clean Air for blue skies!

We’re looking forward to hosting a #CleanAirDay event tomorrow and hope you can join. We'll host a conversation with Soumya Swaminathan & Jessica Seddon about progress on clean air.

Watch here: tinyurl.com/mw33p4x3
#ScienceOnThe7th

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