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Air pollution is killing us!

Do you know how polluted the air you're breathing in is? Earlier today, we had a fruitful discussion with @colleenesterase from OpenAQ in our monitoring site at the University of Nairobi Faculty of Law . #karibuNairobi #airquality

And if you have time, join us virtually for a conversation on #AirPollution and health in East Africa next week > healtheffects.org/meeting/worksh… Organized in partnership with AirQo GEOHealth Kenya SEI Research Africa and WRI Africa!

If we don’t fundamentally change how we move people & goods, the world is on its way to producing two billion #cars by 2050. There will be a 60% increase in transport #emissions, which is simply unsustainable. Read the blog: wrld.bg/oOL550LpLUa

Prof Otienoh Oguge of GEOHealth Kenya presents the Hub’s work on air quality monitoring and associated health impacts. Collaboration with ColumbiaPublicHealth Darby Jack Kiros Berhane and LDEO Dan Westervelt

Director Philip Osano explains the reasons behind increased air pollution levels in the cities as opposed to other regions during an interview with NTV Kenya

Air quality monitoring provides valuable insights for athletes. Philip Osano speaks on how air quality sensors provide information on when it is safe to exercise, and which areas are conducive for their activities.

📢The application for the 2024 OpenAQ Community Ambassador Program is now open! For 10 mos, Ambassadors from low- and middle-income countries are provided with interdisciplinary training, with a focus on using data for air quality! Details + application: bit.ly/2024-OpenAQ-Co…

The University of Nairobi Faculty of Law welcomed the Chancellor of the UoN, @ProfPatrick_GCA to the campus. The GEOHealth-Kenya team led by Prof. Oguge took him through real time data from our air quality monitors, the effects of air pollution and solutions Vice-Chancellor @ UoNBI Prof. Collins Odote University of Nairobi Kiros Berhane

Did you know Kenya was one of the first countries to ban plastic bags? #UNEA 5.2 adopted a resolution to develop a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution including pollution in the marine environment with the ambition to complete the negotiations by the end of 2024

In order to address issues around air pollution, all the stakeholders have to work together. We had a fruitful discussion with AirQo at University of Nairobi Faculty of Law, Parklands Campus. #cleanairforall #airpollution

Last chance to register for our webinar this Thursday, March 28th! During the event, we will hear from #airquality experts from Aethlabs and uofutah about the diverse applications of #blackcarbon instrumentation, especially in urban settings. Register ⬇️rb.gy/4k3vr7

AirQo AirQo is looking for a talented Software Engineer (Data Engineering) to join the team and contribute to AI+data solutions for clean air. airqo.net/careers/softwa…

With UN Environment Programme in Africa, we installed sensors around Dandora dumpsite, monitoring pollution levels from Oct-Apr 2023. 12 out of 166 days met World Health Organization (WHO) air quality standards. Our efforts, including bamboo tree planting by local students are featured by The Associated Press & others. apnews.com/article/kenya-…

As we commemorate #AQAW24, #DidYouKnow that Children face unique health burdens from breathing polluted air. Learn more in State of Global Air's new video - Cleaner Air, Healthier Children. Watch: bit.ly/49CE9Wb #CleanAirForAll #CleanerAirHealthierChildren Makerere University Lung Institute

Nelson Mandela once said that education is the most powerful tool that you can use to change the world. Please check out on the scholarship opportunities below offered at the University of Nairobi uonbi.ac.ke/news/call-appl… uonbi.ac.ke/news/call-appl… uonbi.ac.ke/news/call-appl…

Did you know that our paper was published? Many thanks to those that contributed in one way or the other. Here is the link: journals.lww.com/environepidem/…

We’re excited to announce the expansion of our #AirQuality network in Nairobi City! In the past month, we've installed 33 sensors in 14 primary schools County Government 047 to enhance access to real-time air quality data. Download our Mobile App bit.ly/4asNsIS and #KnowYourAir

Join Professor Jonathan M. Samet for a public seminar on "Contextualizing the use of the new 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines: Particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and other pollutants in low and middle-income countries" 🗓️July 17, 2024. ⏲️12:30PM 🔗bit.ly/AirQualityGuid…