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EDF Global Clean Air

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Environmental Defense Fund's science, advocacy and partnerships are unlocking innovative, data-driven approaches to drive down emissions to ensure cleaner air.

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We have a bold mission: revolutionize methane tracking from space. Over the past year, our team has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to calibrate, test, and refine our cutting-edge science and technology to produce quantitative data on methane emissions. Preview what's

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In 2021, NY adopted the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule to cut truck & bus pollution. But delays are threatening implementation. A new EDF study shows electrifying NYC's buses & trucks would save billions in health costs & prevent deaths. Read more here: bit.ly/414IqAB

In 2021, NY adopted the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule to cut truck & bus pollution. But delays are threatening implementation. A new EDF study shows electrifying NYC's buses & trucks would save billions in health costs & prevent deaths. Read more here: bit.ly/414IqAB
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Last week, our Healthy Communities team gathered in person in DC to engage on policy issues & strategies for delivering cleaner air & healthier people in the face of rising pollution & climate change. This amazing group of staff are putting people at the center of EDF's work.🤍🌎

Last week, our Healthy Communities team gathered in person in DC to engage on policy issues & strategies for delivering cleaner air & healthier people in the face of rising pollution & climate change. This amazing group of staff are putting people at the center of EDF's work.🤍🌎
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🚨 The U.S. State Department is halting its air quality monitoring program at 60+ embassies worldwide. A 2022 study found the program helped raise awareness and drive clean air action in dozens of cities around the world. Full article here: nbcnews.to/4kFqjsP

🚨 The U.S. State Department is halting its air quality monitoring program at 60+ embassies worldwide. A 2022 study found the program helped raise awareness and drive clean air action in dozens of cities around the world. Full article here: nbcnews.to/4kFqjsP
Climate & Clean Air Coalition (@ccacoalition) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, CCAC national experts from around the world joined a specialized training to enhance their work in supporting their countries on climate and clean air policy. Their expertise is key to driving real action at the national level! 👏🏽A big shout-out to these experts! Meet

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We're excited to be here connecting with partners and sharing our work to help 1 billion people breathe cleaner air by 2030! Check out EDF's booth to hear from SERGIO SÁNCHEZ about our AQ monitoring and policy efforts in Brazil, China the United States and beyond.

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My takeaway from the 1st day of the Climate & Clean Air Coalition Conference in Brasilia: “#AirPollution isn’t just a health issue—it redefines our understanding of development, justice, and the fundamental human right to breathe clean air. After all, what could be more essential to life?”

My takeaway from the 1st day of the <a href="/CCACoalition/">Climate & Clean Air Coalition</a> Conference in Brasilia:

“#AirPollution isn’t just a health issue—it redefines our understanding of development, justice, and the fundamental human right to breathe clean air. After all, what could be more essential to life?”
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Kicking off the #CCAC2025 Conference! An urgent call for action on climate & clean air, with global leaders tackling methane, black carbon & ground level ozone. UK & Brazil lead as Climate & Clean Air Coalition Co-Chairs, driving solutions for a healthier planet. #CleanAir #ClimateAction

Kicking off the #CCAC2025 Conference! 

An urgent call for action on climate &amp; clean air, with global leaders tackling methane, black carbon &amp; ground level ozone.

UK &amp; Brazil lead as <a href="/CCACoalition/">Climate & Clean Air Coalition</a> Co-Chairs, driving solutions for a healthier planet. 

#CleanAir #ClimateAction
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Will you be in Cartagena this March 24th? Join the in-person event "Call for Action on Tropospheric Ozone," part of the 2nd Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health. Email [email protected] for the registration link. pavilion.cleanairfund.org/wp-content/upl…

Will you be in Cartagena this March 24th? Join the in-person event "Call for Action on Tropospheric Ozone," part of the 2nd Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health. Email info@cleanairinstitute.org for the registration link. 
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Thank you Adalberto Maluf MinistÊrio do Meio Ambiente e Mudança do Clima for closing out a week of progress organized by Climate & Clean Air Coalition in Brasilia. Countries and orgs are learning from each other to build momentum on strategies to track and treat air pollution--especially super pollutants!

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We’re promoting global sharing of air quality best practices, like in this exchange between EDF China and Brazil’s Ministério do Meio Ambiente e Mudança do Clima. By learning from each other, countries can more quickly implement solutions for cleaner air and healthier futures!

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Air pollution causes around 7 million premature deaths each year from chronic respiratory diseases, lung cancer and cardiac emergencies. World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for urgent global action to tackle the greatest environmental health risk of our time. who.int/news-room/even…

Air pollution causes around 7 million premature deaths each year from chronic respiratory diseases, lung cancer and cardiac emergencies.

<a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> is calling for urgent global action to tackle the greatest environmental health risk of our time.

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Nearly 50 million people worldwide have joined World Health Organization (WHO)’s call to action, urging leaders to tackle the air pollution crisis. With 7 million deaths yearly from pollution, it's clear: inaction is deadly. Add your name to the call for clean air: bit.ly/4l8LoMH #AirPollution

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Thanks to World Health Organization (WHO) for hosting our own Sarah Vogel at a discussion in Cartagena this week on ways to reduce air pollution and health impacts in agriculture. Agriculture contributes ~40% of global methane emissions, with serious impacts for health. Read more: bit.ly/3XAa8Dh

Thanks to <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> for hosting our own <a href="/sarvogel/">Sarah Vogel</a> at a discussion in Cartagena this week on ways to reduce air pollution and health impacts in agriculture. Agriculture contributes ~40% of global methane emissions, with serious impacts for health. Read more: bit.ly/3XAa8Dh
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A new study from EDF and researchers at Northwestern University highlights the health and equity benefits of reducing medium and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) emissions in the Chicago region. Learn more about the findings here: bit.ly/4hV2Rp1

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At World Health Organization (WHO)'s 2nd Conference on Air Pollution & Health, Environmental Defense Fund's Sarah Vogel & Sergio SĂĄnchez shared how better data + strategic leadership = less pollution. From China to Brazil, we're using real-time data to drive action. Learn more: bit.ly/41XW9tG #CleanAir #Climate

At <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>'s 2nd Conference on Air Pollution &amp; Health, <a href="/edf/">Environmental Defense Fund</a>'s Sarah Vogel &amp; Sergio SĂĄnchez shared how better data + strategic leadership = less pollution. From China to Brazil, we're using real-time data to drive action. Learn more: bit.ly/41XW9tG 

#CleanAir #Climate
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The Clean Air Act is a safety net that protects people from pollution. Under the new administration, the Environmental Protection Agency is aiming to gut the Clean Air Act. This is one to watch. Keep up here: bit.ly/3RdRu0r

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🚨 The EPA is planning to eviscerate a crucial source of public information about climate pollution that increases smog and causes the extreme storms and fires that millions of Americans are facing. ⛈️🌪️ Read the full statement from EDF here: edf.org/media/epa-repo…

🚨 The EPA is planning to eviscerate a crucial source of public information about climate pollution that increases smog and causes the extreme storms and fires that millions of Americans are facing. ⛈️🌪️ 

Read the full statement from EDF here: edf.org/media/epa-repo…
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EPA's new rules will slash cancer risk by 96% for communities near petrochemical plants—but they're under threat. Trump’s EPA is already letting polluters off the hook. Our new petrochem map shows communities at risk: bit.ly/3RMXLAi #CleanAir #AirPollution

EPA's new rules will slash cancer risk by 96% for communities near petrochemical plants—but they're under threat. Trump’s EPA is already letting polluters off the hook. Our new petrochem map shows communities at risk: bit.ly/3RMXLAi #CleanAir #AirPollution