Science on the 7th Livestream

Join us on Monday July 7, 2025 for our next episode, where we will discuss air pollution solutions in Africa.

Announcements

New study looks at impact of emissions reductions on birth outcomes

February 6, 2025

HEI has published a new Research Report, Impacts of Vehicle Emission Regulations and Local Congestion Policies on Birth Outcomes Associated with Traffic Air Pollution, which presents a study led by Perry Hystad of Oregon State University.

New State of Global Air Asia regional report details latest data on air quality and health impacts in Central, South and Southeast Asia

January 23, 2025

Air pollution is the leading environmental risk factor for poor health in Central, South and Southeast Asia. Residents across the three regions are routinely exposed to levels of air pollution above the guidelines set by the World Health Organization, yet there is limited funding to improve air quality across the regions. This new SoGA report covers 23 countries in Asia and highlights key data and trends for each region.

New partnership to advance data and science on air pollution and health in South Asia 

January 8, 2025

Air pollution is the leading environmental health risk globally, contributing to more than 8 million deaths in 2021. Beyond the large number of deaths, exposure to air pollution affects well-being, livelihoods, and economies across the globe. The challenge is particularly severe in South Asia, where air pollution ranks as the number one risk factor for deaths in most countries. Just a few weeks ago, major cities including Lahore, Pakistan, Delhi, India, and Dhaka, Bangladesh, experienced high levels of air pollution, with impacts on visibility, daily life, economy, and public health.