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📢 NEW: Governments continue to funnel billions into fossil fuel-prolonging projects - while clean air gets just 1% of #GlobalDev finance.

Explore the findings of our report, The State of Global Air Quality Funding 2025, out today 👉 bit.ly/4gXEAjm

Wildfire Smoke Will Kill Thousands More by 2050, Study Finds Pollution from fires, intensified by rising temperatures, is on track to become one of America’s deadliest climate disasters.

A study in @nature.com found that by 2050, wildfire smoke—driven by rising temperatures—could kill an estimated 70,000 Americans every year. Over the next 3 decades, the death toll could reach 2 million. This is among the most alarming health projections tied to climate change yet.

UrbanBetter Through the Cityzens for Clean Air Campaign, UrbanBetter organised youth voices to build awareness and advocacy about the issue of air pollution in African cities. In Cape Town, Accra, and Lagos,…

Through the Cityzens for CleanAir campaign, young people are leading the charge against air pollution.

From Cape Town to Lagos, they're using AirBeams to collect air quality data on their runs and turning the data into powerful advocacy for healthier cities.

Air We Share | Seeding Action The Air We Share, a partnership between Sanofi and ASTC’s Seeding Action initiative, will support science centers and museums in the United States to engage with their local communities on the ways…

🌍 Funding opportunity for museums & science centers!

The Air We Share is offering support to U.S. science centers and museums to engage their communities on how environmental threats like air pollution, wildfires, and extreme heat impact our health.

Learn more:

Banned pesticides found in clouds, sparking new health concerns Pesticides banned years ago have been found in clouds above France, raising new concerns about their global health impacts, study shows.

This could have major implications for public health, especially at a time when agricultural pesticide use has increased.

Pesticides have been linked to a number of harmful health effects including cancer, neurological disorders, and reproductive and development problems.
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🚨 Banned pesticides are falling from the sky.

New research found that pesticides banned long ago are still circulating and accumulating in clouds.

This is the first time scientists have directly measured such a large number of pesticides in clouds.

State Energy Plan Comment Tool - NY Renews The recently released New York State Energy Plan shows NY missing key climate law mandates, and includes false energy solutions like nuclear and the repowering of toxic, aging gas power plants.

The latest New York State Energy Plan would increase New Yorkers' pollution exposure, raise energy bills, and increase the likelihood of extreme floods and storms.

Join the movement to tell Gov. Hochul that NY deserves clean air and healthier environments:

Groundwork Hudson Valley Groundwork Hudson Valley is using the AirBeam not just to measure air pollution but to turn data into action. In Southwest Yonkers—an area burdened by limited green space, excessive paved surfaces,…

In Yonkers, Groundwork Hudson Valley is giving residents tools to take control of their air. Through the city’s first-ever community air quality monitoring program, neighbors borrow AirBeams, track pollution in real time, & use that data for change.

Learn more:

Buy AirBeam - Professional Air Quality Monitor HabitatMap Get your AirBeam air quality monitor. Choose between AirBeam Mini ($99) for personal use or AirBeam3 ($199) for research. No subscriptions, complete data ownership.

You don't have to be a scientist to monitor the air you breathe. Whether you’re at home or commuting, AirBeam delivers accurate, real-time air quality data to protect your health, advocate for change, and monitor pollution wherever you go.

Purchase yours:

Breathing Easier: How Green Spaces Shape Air Quality in Jordan’s Cities What if the parks and trees in our cities could help us breathe cleaner air?

A research team from Yarmouk University used AirBeams to study how green spaces impact air quality in Amman and Irbid.🌳

Their early findings suggest that greener neighborhoods = lower pollution.

Read our new blog for more on their findings:

Opinion | Trump Has Freedom of Speech. Do You?

Trump and his sycophants are attacking American’s free speech rights while stoking hatred and violence against millions of Americans. Both Democrats & Republicans need to do everything within their power to protect against this assault on our first amendment rights. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/o...

Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning The white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn’t a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division.

Charlie Kirk was not a warrior for free speech. He was a racist, xenophobic, mysogonist who spewed hate as entertainment and a means to power. “I won’t celebrate his death, but I’m not obligated to celebrate his life, either.” www.thenation.com/article/poli...

Atlantic City casinos are the last public places in New Jersey where indoor smoking is still legal. Using the AirBeam to measure air quality, @nj.com found elevated pollution levels on every gaming floor, including so-called non-smoking areas.

Read the article for more: bit.ly/4pkYDvH

Proud to have helped support this fabulous project by my colleagues at @gaiazerowaste.bsky.social, War on Waste, WALHI, and Green Knowledge Foundation. The air quality around waste incinerators/pyrolysis plants is awful -- and this study got one closed! More here: www.no-burn.org/clearing-the...

Clean air isn’t a privilege, it’s a right. But polluters are working to dismantle air monitoring networks and hide the data that proves their damage.

Learn more about how AirBeam helps communities see the invisible and demand change.
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Dozens of scientists find errors in a new Energy Department climate report More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.

Weeks after the Department of Energy released a climate report quietly compiled by five known climate skeptics, more than 85 scientists are publicly taking a stand.

In a rebuttal, the scientists said the report was full of errors and misrepresented climate science.

Wildfire smoke far more dangerous to health than thought, say scientists Deaths from short-term exposure to fine particulates spewed by forest fires underestimated by 93%

A new study shows we've underestimated the health risks of wildfire smoke by 93%, especially deaths from short-term exposure to fine particulates.

Even with windows and doors closed, indoor air pollution can spike to 3x higher than normal during wildfire days. Learn more:

Airbeam - User stories HabitatMap’s AirBeam and AirCasting tools empower people to measure air pollution and advocate for equitable solutions to environmental health issues.

The AirBeam aims to help close the data gap by empowering communities to monitor air quality and push for change.
Learn more about how the AirBeam is being used to advocate for cleaner air across the world:
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According to the Air Quality Life Index, air pollution is the greatest external threat to human life expectancy.

But there’s hope, and it starts with data. When people have access to air quality data and understand its health impact, they can take action and push politicians to do the same.

Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Across communities in Nigeria, the Philippines, and Indonesia, residents living near incinerators often described the same grim reality: thick smoke in the air, a sharp chemical smell, and a constant ...

Through the Clearing the Air Initiative, @gaiazerowaste.bsky.social organized advocates in the Philippines, Nigeria, and Indonesia to collect air quality data and raise awareness about the harmful health effects associated with incinerators.

Learn more: www.habitatmap.org/airbeam/user...

Buy AirBeam - Professional Air Quality Monitor HabitatMap Get your AirBeam air quality monitor. Choose between AirBeam Mini ($99) for personal use or AirBeam3 ($199) for research. No subscriptions, complete data ownership.

Air pollution is normally invisible, but with AirBeam, it doesn't have to be.

AirBeam gives real-time, accurate air quality data so you can track pollution levels that you might encounter during your daily commute or routine.

Get an AirBeam today: www.habitatmap.org/airbeam/buy-...

Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Across communities in Nigeria, the Philippines, and Indonesia, residents living near incinerators often described the same grim reality: thick smoke in the air, a sharp chemical smell, and a constant ...

Across Nigeria, the Philippines, and Indonesia, communities near incinerators experienced the same reality:

💨 Thick smoke and air pollution
📣 Silence from public officials

Air quality monitoring empowered communities with data to support their claims & spark a movement.

Read more: bit.ly/4g7qZp2

YouTube video by HabitatMap AirBeam Mini Rides the Subway

You can’t see air pollution, but the AirBeam can.💨

We brought it on the subway to see what riders are really breathing in. Even if you’re only underground for a short trip, polluted air can still have an impact.

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Sussex children deserve clean air in their classroom From scrubs to schools – indoor air quality is an education issue

Sussex children deserve clean air in their classroom

From scrubs to schools – indoor air quality is an education issue | Nathalie Pearson
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The harmful health effects of the Claiborne Expressway inspired LSU researchers and local residents to advocate for their communities. Read our new user story to learn how they're using the AirBeam to document the health impacts of the highway & push for change. www.habitatmap.org/airbeam/user...

Claiborne Corridor project In the heart of New Orleans’ historic Tremé neighborhood, a coalition of community leaders, researchers, and students are working to reclaim environmental justice under the shadow of the Claiborne…

In 1969, a highway split New Orleans' historic Tremé neighborhood, bringing harmful air pollution in an area that was once a thriving center for Black culture.

Now, community advocates are using AirBeams to collect air quality data and demand change. Learn more:

YouTube video by HabitatMap Day in the Life of an AirBeam

From morning walks to cooking dinner, the air around you is constantly changing, often in ways you can't see.

We took an AirBeam sensor along for a full day to uncover the invisible spikes, dips, and surprises in the air we breathe.

Watch to see what we found 📹💨
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Air pollution doesn't stay still, and neither should your air monitor. The AirBeam is a portable monitor you can use for accurate data on the go. Whether you're biking across town or running errands, the AirBeam lets you know what you're breathing.Purchase yours ⬇️ www.habitatmap.org/airbeam/buy-...

AirBeam is a low-cost, palm-sized air quality instrument. AirBeam is a low-cost, palm-sized air quality instrument that measures hyper local concentrations of harmful microscopic particles in the air.

Every wonder what's in the air you're breathing on the subway? 🚆

We took the AirBeam on the NYC subway to monitor air quality in real time.

Watch the video below to check out what we found and learn more about how the AirBeam works:

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Air pollution is easy to ignore, unless you can see it. A recent Medium article highlights how the AirBeam makes invisible threats visible.

"This granular visibility is crucial — it’s hard to ignore a problem when you can literally see the pollution levels spike on your phone."
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