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Professor Prashant Kumar
@profpkumar.bsky.social
Chair Air Quality & Health; Founding Director #GCARE @AirPollSurrey
@GuildfordLL @reclaim_network & Co-Director Surrey's @SurreySustain; Trustee @ZeroGuildford
Excited to share the launch of our #GreeningToolkit!

It’s been an incredible 18-month journey co-designing this resource with 47 brilliant co-authors.

👉 Watch the explainer video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0D3...
👉Download the full & individual fact sheets: reclaim-network.org/toolkit
January 7, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2026!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=FXAC...
Happy Holidays 2025 from the team!
YouTube video by GCARE: Global Centre for Clean Air Research
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December 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Thank you @leafwarbler.bsky.social for your excellent contributions - its truely a great team work! Lets continue with our collaborative work!
I am in this picture! The biggest paper collaboration I've ever been part of. Truly impressive how smoothly @profpkumar.bsky.social and team managed the writing process, to pull together a comprehensive review of overlooked barriers to implementing green-blue infrastructure in urban areas worldwide!
Here comes our most-awaited paper of the year!

With 86 co-authors from 11 countries, this work unites one mission: to identify & address the often-overlooked barriers to implementing green-blue infrastructure in urban areas.

Link doi.org/10.1016/j.xi...

News www.surrey.ac.uk/news/cities-...
December 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The final version of our paper, "Overlooked considerations in prescribing green and blue infrastructure solutions for urban environments", published in #TheInnovation Journal is now available online.

Download: doi.org/10.1016/j.xi...

@greenin.bsky.social @gp4streets.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Reposted by Professor Prashant Kumar
Cyclone Senyar battered northwest Indonesia, unleashing days of heavy rain that triggered flash floods and landslides. The storm brought the unexpected danger of logs, in a sign that deforestation compounded the devastation wrought by a cyclone. nyti.ms/4otLrD1
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Here comes our most-awaited paper of the year!

With 86 co-authors from 11 countries, this work unites one mission: to identify & address the often-overlooked barriers to implementing green-blue infrastructure in urban areas.

Link doi.org/10.1016/j.xi...

News www.surrey.ac.uk/news/cities-...
December 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Our buildings are leaking more than energy; they are leaking health.

Our new research analysis of 36 cities proposes ways to reduce disease burden and create more resilient, energy-efficient buildings.

Paper doi.org/10.1016/j.je...

@greenin.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our new research shows even the strictest vehicle emission standards are not enough to ensure #cleanair

Smarter #urbanplanning #transportmanagement is non-negotiable. Solution requires a system-wide approach: #cleanertech #sustainablemobility #resilientinfrastructure.

Link doi.org/10.1016/j.at...
November 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Reposted by Professor Prashant Kumar
We’ve welcomed a new Network Project Officer to manage events, member comms & collaboration across GREENIN. Updates & opportunities coming soon. Join the network: www.greenin.co.uk
#IndoorGreening #Sustainability #NetworkPlus #GCARE
November 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Reposted by Professor Prashant Kumar
Imperial are delighted to be working with colleagues from Born in Bradford @bibresearch.bsky.social, Surrey University @profpkumar.bsky.social and Southampton University @unisouthampton.bsky.social on this exciting network.
November 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Household air pollution has long been overlooked in environmental health policy. But our homes are often the most significant sites of exposure to harmful pollutants.

Explore: doi.org/10.1038/s415...

#AirPollution #IndoorAir #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #Science #Policy
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The phrase "charity begins at home" holds a powerful truth for the #climatecrisis. Meaningful change often starts with the small, deliberate actions we take in our own spaces.

Read our latest @gp4streets.bsky.social project

📖 News www.surrey.ac.uk/news/simple-...

📄 Link doi.org/10.1016/j.ho...
November 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Interested in indoor air quality and indoor greening, I invite you all to become a member of @greenin.bsky.social network. Here is a link to join for free: www.greenin.uk/join-greenin
Become a member today — GREENIN
Members will receive regular updates, be invited to participate in events and funding calls, access project outputs, and connect with others working across indoor environment, public health, building ...
www.greenin.uk
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🌿 Join us for the launch of the GREENIN Micro Network Plus!

A new community working towards greener, healthier indoor environments.

📅 Wed 22 Oct | 🕐 13:00–14:30 GMT
💻 Online event – register here:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5f0603...

Let’s shape the future of sustainable indoor spaces 🌱
October 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Reposted by Professor Prashant Kumar
🌿 Join us for the launch of the GREENIN Micro Network Plus!

A new community working towards greener, healthier indoor environments.

📅 Wed 22 Oct | 🕐 13:00–14:30 GMT
💻 Online event – register here:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5f0603...

Let’s shape the future of sustainable indoor spaces 🌱
October 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Reposted by Professor Prashant Kumar
🌱✨ We’re live! ✨🌱

The GREENIN Network Plus is officially up and running 🚀
Follow us here to stay updated as we grow a community for sustainability, innovation & positive impact.

💻 Our website is coming soon — stay tuned!

#GREENIN #NetworkPlus #Sustainability #Innovation
October 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Reposted by Professor Prashant Kumar
🌿 Want to learn more about the GREENIN Micro Network Plus?

🎥 Check @profpkumar.bsky.social introducing the network and its vision for greener, healthier indoor environments.

A launch webinar is coming soon — with details on funding & how to get involved! 🌱
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YadY...
Webinar #40 - Guildford Flood Alleviation Scheme & Introduction to GREENIN Network Plus
YouTube video by GCARE: Global Centre for Clean Air Research
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October 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Reposted by Professor Prashant Kumar
🪵 Wood burning at home worsens air quality

A new study found that even 'eco' stoves can raise harmful ultrafine particles indoors. Open fireplaces and wood briquettes were worst for air pollution.

🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#SciComm #AirPollution 🧪
Particulate matter exposure from different heating stoves and fuels in UK homes - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Particulate matter exposure from different heating stoves and fuels in UK homes
www.nature.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:43 AM
*Job Opportunity - Network Project Officer - @surreylib.bsky.social *

We have an excellent job opportunity to work with our Global Centre for Clean Air Research & our collaborators.

Please share: jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... @gp4streets.bsky.social @guildfordcathedral.bsky.social
Job Vacancy at the University of Surrey: Network Project Officer
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Project Officer to lead the delivery of our newly awarded GREENIN Micro Network Plus project. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in expand...
jobs.surrey.ac.uk
September 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎉 Great news! Our paper on #UrbanGreening for #UrbanOverheating is still the most-downloaded article for #TheInnovationJournal, attracted #133citations. So proud of our #RECLAIMNetworkPlus team!

Link: doi.org/10.1016/j.xi...

#UrbanHeat #ClimateChange #GCARE #CleanAir4All @gp4streets.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Thank you, #NewStartMag, for sharing my interview piece on #urbangreening: newstartmag.co.uk/articles/how...

We will soon be launching #GREENINMicroNetworkPlus on #IndoorGreening. We invite you to join us in this collaborative effort to make our cities #greener, #healthier, #climate-resilient.
How best to green the streets
Green spaces have a positive impact on our health and well-being. As Professor Prashant Kumar of the Institute for Sustainability explains, maximising those benefits is a science… As a nerdy child, I ...
newstartmag.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
August 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Hot off the Press

"Where there is smoke, there is fire: long-and mid-range biomass burning role on São Paulo's state air quality"

Read our collaborative work: doi.org/10.1016/j.en...

#AirQuality #Wildfire #Brazil #ClimateChange #GCARE #CleanAir4All #GreenCitiesProject
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August 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Burning solid fuels, whether for necessity or leisure, increases exposure to harmful pollutants, regardless of stove or fuel type. With rising energy costs, many rely on fires to stay warm, but even 'eco' stoves can worsen IAQ.

doi.org/10.1038/s415...

airqualitynews.com/health/new-s...
Particulate matter exposure from different heating stoves and fuels in UK homes - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Particulate matter exposure from different heating stoves and fuels in UK homes
doi.org
July 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Thank you Sam @rowlands999.bsky.social for sharing our work!
🪵 Wood burning at home worsens air quality

A new study found that even 'eco' stoves can raise harmful ultrafine particles indoors. Open fireplaces and wood briquettes were worst for air pollution.

🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#SciComm #AirPollution 🧪
Particulate matter exposure from different heating stoves and fuels in UK homes - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Particulate matter exposure from different heating stoves and fuels in UK homes
www.nature.com
July 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM