The Collaborative Clean Air Policy Centre (CCAPC) has released a policy brief on household air pollution entitled The Contribution of Household Fuels to Ambient Air Pollution in India- A Comparison of Recent Estimates. (details) An article in The Wire by Dr. Santosh Harish and Dr. Sarath Guttikunda, both involved in creation of the policy brief, … Continue reading Policy brief on household air pollution
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Spotlight: Chakr Innovation
Capturing Pollution, One Genset at a Time! *Please note that the profile does not indicate endorsement of the products.* Chakr Innovation is a team of skilled engineers and innovators who believe that to improve the quality of life on earth, we need to improve the quality of its air. What better place to start than … Continue reading Spotlight: Chakr Innovation
CEED in action in Ranchi!
On April 27, CEED organized a city dialogue on air pollution in Ranchi. Key stakeholders present at the meeting included medical professionals, civil society groups and industry representatives, all of whom are involved in city governance and air pollution. After a successful campaign in Bihar, CEED is now working with stakeholders to push for action … Continue reading CEED in action in Ranchi!
Study to measure pollution exposure of TB patients in India launched!
Dr. Scott Weichenthal at McGill University (Canada) is starting a new project with Dr. Madhukar Pai and Indian partners to measure personal air pollution exposures among TB patients in India. Given their disease status, the patients are likely to be more susceptible to air pollution health effects compared with the general population. At this time, … Continue reading Study to measure pollution exposure of TB patients in India launched!
Spotlight: Jugal Purohit
Jugal Purohit Jugal Purohit is a journalist with 15 years of experience working with print, television and digital platforms. He is currently working with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in New Delhi. While his area of reportage remains conflict and security, he has also extensively reported investigative stories, natural disasters, politics and issues pertaining t0 … Continue reading Spotlight: Jugal Purohit
Book on environmental pollution for children
Ekta Ohri is an architect and anthropologist and the founder of LitJoys, an early learning venture, which designs learning products and experiences for little children to nurture them to become more aware, considerate and responsible human beings. In March 2019, she released a calendar book for children- City of Stars, designed to spread awareness about … Continue reading Book on environmental pollution for children
Report on Positions and Actions on Air Pollution in Indian cities
*Content from Climate Trends/GSCC* Climate Trends has compiled a report on the statements and actions from Members of Parliament n the 14 cities listed as the most polluted by WHO in 2018. The report compiles the actions taken in respective cities at national, sub-national and local level, statements by opposition leaders, including corresponding air quality … Continue reading Report on Positions and Actions on Air Pollution in Indian cities
