Pallavi Pant, PhD
@pallavipnt.bsky.social
Air quality | #scicomm #CleanAir | she/her
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Do you have what it takes to win Science’s #DanceYourPhD competition?
We want you to top last year’s food-themed frolic from the Helsinki chemist who dressed up as a chili pepper. Or maybe you can get #AI to dance on your behalf? Learn more: https://scim.ag/3LuVObX
We want you to top last year’s food-themed frolic from the Helsinki chemist who dressed up as a chili pepper. Or maybe you can get #AI to dance on your behalf? Learn more: https://scim.ag/3LuVObX
December 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Do you have what it takes to win Science’s #DanceYourPhD competition?
We want you to top last year’s food-themed frolic from the Helsinki chemist who dressed up as a chili pepper. Or maybe you can get #AI to dance on your behalf? Learn more: https://scim.ag/3LuVObX
We want you to top last year’s food-themed frolic from the Helsinki chemist who dressed up as a chili pepper. Or maybe you can get #AI to dance on your behalf? Learn more: https://scim.ag/3LuVObX
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Nairobi has released its Air Quality Action Plan (2025–2029), the city’s most ambitious roadmap yet for reducing pollution.
The plan outlines targeted, multi-sector measures to protect public health, setting a strong benchmark for African cities.
Read more: bit.ly/4rybc85
The plan outlines targeted, multi-sector measures to protect public health, setting a strong benchmark for African cities.
Read more: bit.ly/4rybc85
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Nairobi has released its Air Quality Action Plan (2025–2029), the city’s most ambitious roadmap yet for reducing pollution.
The plan outlines targeted, multi-sector measures to protect public health, setting a strong benchmark for African cities.
Read more: bit.ly/4rybc85
The plan outlines targeted, multi-sector measures to protect public health, setting a strong benchmark for African cities.
Read more: bit.ly/4rybc85
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The @who.int Health risks of air pollution in Europe: HRAPIE-2 project report is now published!
This report updates the 2013 HRAPIE report and provides evidence-based guidance for decision-making on clean air policies in the WHO European Region.
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This report updates the 2013 HRAPIE report and provides evidence-based guidance for decision-making on clean air policies in the WHO European Region.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The @who.int Health risks of air pollution in Europe: HRAPIE-2 project report is now published!
This report updates the 2013 HRAPIE report and provides evidence-based guidance for decision-making on clean air policies in the WHO European Region.
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This report updates the 2013 HRAPIE report and provides evidence-based guidance for decision-making on clean air policies in the WHO European Region.
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Partner Spotlight!
The National Environment Agency of The Gambia is advancing air quality management through low-cost sensors, collaboration & public awareness.
Their work strengthens the data and capacity needed for effective policies.
Meet our partners: bit.ly/48s2Dmr
The National Environment Agency of The Gambia is advancing air quality management through low-cost sensors, collaboration & public awareness.
Their work strengthens the data and capacity needed for effective policies.
Meet our partners: bit.ly/48s2Dmr
December 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Partner Spotlight!
The National Environment Agency of The Gambia is advancing air quality management through low-cost sensors, collaboration & public awareness.
Their work strengthens the data and capacity needed for effective policies.
Meet our partners: bit.ly/48s2Dmr
The National Environment Agency of The Gambia is advancing air quality management through low-cost sensors, collaboration & public awareness.
Their work strengthens the data and capacity needed for effective policies.
Meet our partners: bit.ly/48s2Dmr
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Parts of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru, India’s largest cities, are slowly sinking, mainly due to overextraction of groundwater, according to a recent study, reports Mongabay India’s Manish Chandra Mishra.
Indian megacities are sinking putting thousands of buildings at risk: Study
Parts of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru, India’s largest cities, are slowly sinking, mainly due to overextraction of groundwater, according to a recent study, reports Mongabay India’s…
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December 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Parts of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru, India’s largest cities, are slowly sinking, mainly due to overextraction of groundwater, according to a recent study, reports Mongabay India’s Manish Chandra Mishra.
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Updated animation of #CopernicusAtmosphere daily mean PM2.5 surface concentration forecasts showing development of Indo-Gangetic Plain #AirPollution between 1-27 November. More info/#OpenData access: ads.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/datasets/cam... #airquality @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int
November 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Updated animation of #CopernicusAtmosphere daily mean PM2.5 surface concentration forecasts showing development of Indo-Gangetic Plain #AirPollution between 1-27 November. More info/#OpenData access: ads.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/datasets/cam... #airquality @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int
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Across Africa, 90% of schools cook with wood or charcoal—driving deforestation, climate impacts, and dangerous air pollution for learners and staff.
CLEAN-Air Africa’s research shows hazardous pollution in school kitchens and classrooms.
Watch the video:
CLEAN-Air Africa’s research shows hazardous pollution in school kitchens and classrooms.
Watch the video:
How CLEAN-Air Africa is working to tackle household air pollution worldwide
Household air pollution impacts three billion people worldwide who rely on solid fuels such as wood, charcoal or animal dung burned in inefficient stoves for heating and cooking.
Preventive action…
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November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Across Africa, 90% of schools cook with wood or charcoal—driving deforestation, climate impacts, and dangerous air pollution for learners and staff.
CLEAN-Air Africa’s research shows hazardous pollution in school kitchens and classrooms.
Watch the video:
CLEAN-Air Africa’s research shows hazardous pollution in school kitchens and classrooms.
Watch the video:
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It's not often I can host a panel with reporters in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka simultaneously. My colleagues joined me to discuss covering climate change in South Asia, and they gave excellent insight that I think is crucial for reporters on this beat.
Watch here @mongabay.com :
Watch here @mongabay.com :
How to Cover Climate change in South Asia | Mongabay Webinars
YouTube video by Mongabay
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November 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
It's not often I can host a panel with reporters in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka simultaneously. My colleagues joined me to discuss covering climate change in South Asia, and they gave excellent insight that I think is crucial for reporters on this beat.
Watch here @mongabay.com :
Watch here @mongabay.com :
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#DYK we breathe up to 15,000 litres of air daily, along with pollutants that impact our health?
This interactive tool from @swisstph.ch shows how different pollutants affect the body in the short and long term.
🔗 Explore: bit.ly/4aga4zD
This interactive tool from @swisstph.ch shows how different pollutants affect the body in the short and long term.
🔗 Explore: bit.ly/4aga4zD
November 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
#DYK we breathe up to 15,000 litres of air daily, along with pollutants that impact our health?
This interactive tool from @swisstph.ch shows how different pollutants affect the body in the short and long term.
🔗 Explore: bit.ly/4aga4zD
This interactive tool from @swisstph.ch shows how different pollutants affect the body in the short and long term.
🔗 Explore: bit.ly/4aga4zD
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1/2 #JobAlert: We’re #hiring a Research Lead/Associate Fellow, Energy Transitions in New Delhi. Our work focuses on explaining the entrenched patterns in the Indian energy sector, identifying key bottlenecks to a clean energy transition, and finding solutions to ease its challenges.
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
“Doctors in Delhi NCR are seeing increased cases of respiratory issues in emergency & OPDs, and all this madness and environmental destruction is happening without even a single major step taken to resolve it till now.” - Dr Dhruv Chauhan, IMA
www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi...
www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi...
No love in Delhi air
All-time high OPD cases, packed eye-care centres, and chemists are reporting unprecedented spikes in the sale of inhalers, cold syrups, and nasal sprays—Delhi’s
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November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“Doctors in Delhi NCR are seeing increased cases of respiratory issues in emergency & OPDs, and all this madness and environmental destruction is happening without even a single major step taken to resolve it till now.” - Dr Dhruv Chauhan, IMA
www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi...
www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi...
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Places are filling up fast for December's Air Quality in the 21st Century at the Royal Society of Chemistry.
It's a science adventure from the work of AQEG to net zero, health gains from air pollution actions, UFP, shipping, inequalities in exposure the ULEZ and more.
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
It's a science adventure from the work of AQEG to net zero, health gains from air pollution actions, UFP, shipping, inequalities in exposure the ULEZ and more.
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Places are filling up fast for December's Air Quality in the 21st Century at the Royal Society of Chemistry.
It's a science adventure from the work of AQEG to net zero, health gains from air pollution actions, UFP, shipping, inequalities in exposure the ULEZ and more.
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
It's a science adventure from the work of AQEG to net zero, health gains from air pollution actions, UFP, shipping, inequalities in exposure the ULEZ and more.
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
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"Between 2000 & 2023, the total number of NCD deaths attributable to air pollution increased by 13.5%, from 5.99 million to 6.8 million."
More on this important public health issue & the steps being taken to address it ⬇️
tinyurl.com/3rsfeeac
@cleanairfund.bsky.social #AirQuality #SoGA2025 #ActOnNCDs
More on this important public health issue & the steps being taken to address it ⬇️
tinyurl.com/3rsfeeac
@cleanairfund.bsky.social #AirQuality #SoGA2025 #ActOnNCDs
9 out of 10 air pollution deaths are from non-communicable diseases
Poor air quality is the second leading risk factor for death, with noncommunicable diseases causing 86% of deaths linked to air pollution.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"Between 2000 & 2023, the total number of NCD deaths attributable to air pollution increased by 13.5%, from 5.99 million to 6.8 million."
More on this important public health issue & the steps being taken to address it ⬇️
tinyurl.com/3rsfeeac
@cleanairfund.bsky.social #AirQuality #SoGA2025 #ActOnNCDs
More on this important public health issue & the steps being taken to address it ⬇️
tinyurl.com/3rsfeeac
@cleanairfund.bsky.social #AirQuality #SoGA2025 #ActOnNCDs
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Applications are still open for the @openaq.org Ambassadors Program!
Passionate about clean air and based in Africa, apply for 9 months of air quality training, open data skills, leadership growth & global collaboration.
Open to emerging leaders across 29 African countries.
Apply: bit.ly/4idwDXP
Passionate about clean air and based in Africa, apply for 9 months of air quality training, open data skills, leadership growth & global collaboration.
Open to emerging leaders across 29 African countries.
Apply: bit.ly/4idwDXP
November 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Applications are still open for the @openaq.org Ambassadors Program!
Passionate about clean air and based in Africa, apply for 9 months of air quality training, open data skills, leadership growth & global collaboration.
Open to emerging leaders across 29 African countries.
Apply: bit.ly/4idwDXP
Passionate about clean air and based in Africa, apply for 9 months of air quality training, open data skills, leadership growth & global collaboration.
Open to emerging leaders across 29 African countries.
Apply: bit.ly/4idwDXP
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1/7 NEW ISSUE BRIEF: India’s #airpollution crisis cannot be solved without addressing key structural and institutional constraints such as reforming our environmental regulatory regime – one that remains under-capacitated, poorly equipped, and under-funded.
November 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
1/7 NEW ISSUE BRIEF: India’s #airpollution crisis cannot be solved without addressing key structural and institutional constraints such as reforming our environmental regulatory regime – one that remains under-capacitated, poorly equipped, and under-funded.
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#AirPollution affects millions, and the first step towards stronger action is understanding the science behind it.
These expert-led FAQs remain one of the clearest tools for breaking down what causes pollution, who is most affected, and what solutions work.
Read the FAQs here.
These expert-led FAQs remain one of the clearest tools for breaking down what causes pollution, who is most affected, and what solutions work.
Read the FAQs here.
Air pollution raises urgent questions and science has the answers. Scientists worldwide have answered 24 of the most pressing ones, from sources & health impacts to solutions for cleaner cities.
📖 Explore the FAQs: bit.ly/3JSAWuq
#CleanAir4Africa
📖 Explore the FAQs: bit.ly/3JSAWuq
#CleanAir4Africa
Frequently Asked Questions on Air Pollution
The theme of this year’s International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is Racing for Air, reflecting that air pollution does not recognize borders and slows everyone down. It is a global crisis that r...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
#AirPollution affects millions, and the first step towards stronger action is understanding the science behind it.
These expert-led FAQs remain one of the clearest tools for breaking down what causes pollution, who is most affected, and what solutions work.
Read the FAQs here.
These expert-led FAQs remain one of the clearest tools for breaking down what causes pollution, who is most affected, and what solutions work.
Read the FAQs here.
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Black carbon has us stuck in a vicious cycle: intensifying wildfires, harming health and degrading #AirQuality.
@climatevisuals.bsky.social new photo series exposes the super pollutant's devastating impacts across Brazil's Amazon region.
Explore and download for free 🔽
https://bit.ly/49FK6Fn
@climatevisuals.bsky.social new photo series exposes the super pollutant's devastating impacts across Brazil's Amazon region.
Explore and download for free 🔽
https://bit.ly/49FK6Fn
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Black carbon has us stuck in a vicious cycle: intensifying wildfires, harming health and degrading #AirQuality.
@climatevisuals.bsky.social new photo series exposes the super pollutant's devastating impacts across Brazil's Amazon region.
Explore and download for free 🔽
https://bit.ly/49FK6Fn
@climatevisuals.bsky.social new photo series exposes the super pollutant's devastating impacts across Brazil's Amazon region.
Explore and download for free 🔽
https://bit.ly/49FK6Fn
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📢 NEW from #COP30: 9 countries announce they’ll tackle major sources of black carbon emissions: Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Madagascar, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Uganda.
A milestone for multilateral action on #SuperPollutantSolutions 👇
www.cleanairfund.org/news-item/an...
A milestone for multilateral action on #SuperPollutantSolutions 👇
www.cleanairfund.org/news-item/an...
November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
📢 NEW from #COP30: 9 countries announce they’ll tackle major sources of black carbon emissions: Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Madagascar, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Uganda.
A milestone for multilateral action on #SuperPollutantSolutions 👇
www.cleanairfund.org/news-item/an...
A milestone for multilateral action on #SuperPollutantSolutions 👇
www.cleanairfund.org/news-item/an...
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Welcome to our newest AfriCAN partners!
We’re excited to continue expanding a diverse network of organisations working to advance clean air across the continent.
Together, we’re strengthening collaboration across sectors, and shaping a sustainable future for Africa.
We’re excited to continue expanding a diverse network of organisations working to advance clean air across the continent.
Together, we’re strengthening collaboration across sectors, and shaping a sustainable future for Africa.
November 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Welcome to our newest AfriCAN partners!
We’re excited to continue expanding a diverse network of organisations working to advance clean air across the continent.
Together, we’re strengthening collaboration across sectors, and shaping a sustainable future for Africa.
We’re excited to continue expanding a diverse network of organisations working to advance clean air across the continent.
Together, we’re strengthening collaboration across sectors, and shaping a sustainable future for Africa.
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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.
ow.ly/slqc50XrybX
#Ethiopia #AirQualityMonitoring
Ethiopia's air monitoring is underdeveloped amid rapid growth. Details challenges and offers a path forward through tech, policy, and partnerships.
ow.ly/slqc50XrybX
#Ethiopia #AirQualityMonitoring
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 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.
ow.ly/slqc50XrybX
#Ethiopia #AirQualityMonitoring
Ethiopia's air monitoring is underdeveloped amid rapid growth. Details challenges and offers a path forward through tech, policy, and partnerships.
ow.ly/slqc50XrybX
#Ethiopia #AirQualityMonitoring
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HEI is pleased to launch its Summer Fellowship Program for a fourth year!
The Fellowship Program aims to encourage rising juniors and seniors to explore research opportunities in the environmental health sciences.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/42u2wt35
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The Fellowship Program aims to encourage rising juniors and seniors to explore research opportunities in the environmental health sciences.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/42u2wt35
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November 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
HEI is pleased to launch its Summer Fellowship Program for a fourth year!
The Fellowship Program aims to encourage rising juniors and seniors to explore research opportunities in the environmental health sciences.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/42u2wt35
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The Fellowship Program aims to encourage rising juniors and seniors to explore research opportunities in the environmental health sciences.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/42u2wt35
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International collaboration drives daily, integrated global air quality forecasts. Hear from Guy Brasseur, Senior Scientist and Group Leader at Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, as he explains how Europe is leading progress in atmospheric modelling.
#CopernicusAtmosphere
#CopernicusAtmosphere
November 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
International collaboration drives daily, integrated global air quality forecasts. Hear from Guy Brasseur, Senior Scientist and Group Leader at Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, as he explains how Europe is leading progress in atmospheric modelling.
#CopernicusAtmosphere
#CopernicusAtmosphere
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African cities in the @c40cities.bsky.social network are taking #CleanAir action alongside urban growth.
Dakar’s safer green spaces
Addis’ composting & recycling
Accra’s community waste sorting
Tshwane’s anti–tire-burning campaigns
Nairobi’s expanding AQ network
🔗 www.weforum.org/stories/2024...
Dakar’s safer green spaces
Addis’ composting & recycling
Accra’s community waste sorting
Tshwane’s anti–tire-burning campaigns
Nairobi’s expanding AQ network
🔗 www.weforum.org/stories/2024...
How cities are tackling the silent killer of air pollution
Air pollution kills 13 people globally every minute. Cities are waking up to this fact, and now these initiatives are making progress to cut air pollution.
www.weforum.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
African cities in the @c40cities.bsky.social network are taking #CleanAir action alongside urban growth.
Dakar’s safer green spaces
Addis’ composting & recycling
Accra’s community waste sorting
Tshwane’s anti–tire-burning campaigns
Nairobi’s expanding AQ network
🔗 www.weforum.org/stories/2024...
Dakar’s safer green spaces
Addis’ composting & recycling
Accra’s community waste sorting
Tshwane’s anti–tire-burning campaigns
Nairobi’s expanding AQ network
🔗 www.weforum.org/stories/2024...
Following protests against severe pollution, India’s main opposition leader upheld “the right to clean air” as “a basic human right.” Will pollution finally become a political issue in India?
thediplomat.com/2025/11/as-c...
#IndiaAQ #AirPollution
thediplomat.com/2025/11/as-c...
#IndiaAQ #AirPollution
As COP30 Discusses Climate Action, Indian Capital Sees Pollution Protests
Following protests against severe pollution, India’s main opposition leader upheld “the right to clean air” as “a basic human right.” Will pollution finally become a political issue in India?
thediplomat.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Following protests against severe pollution, India’s main opposition leader upheld “the right to clean air” as “a basic human right.” Will pollution finally become a political issue in India?
thediplomat.com/2025/11/as-c...
#IndiaAQ #AirPollution
thediplomat.com/2025/11/as-c...
#IndiaAQ #AirPollution