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Today is #CleanAirDay - as organised by Global Action Plan. In Tower Hamlets, the issue of air quality is more acutely felt as we're in one of the most densely populated areas in the country. We also have some of the busiest roads in the capital, including the Blackwall Tunnel approach, that carry tens of thousands of vehicles each day. Local medics have warned about the impact of pollution on people living with asthma and other breathing conditions. From knitting air pollution data to a fleet of electric vehicles, here are five steps we're taking towards cleaner air in east London... https://bit.ly/3xmBlj1

What can you do to help your household stay aware of your local air quality? Celebrate #CleanAirDayCA today by taking the Clean Air Pledge and putting together a plan to help your family keep air quality in mind: cleanairday.org

#CleanEarth Why does #CleanAir matter? A myriad of health and economic problems arise when vehicle emissions pollute the air we breathe. With #RemoteSensing data from #RealDrivingEmissions collection, governments can create policies and plans for remediation. https://t.ly/_HRUU

🌍 Join us in celebrating #CleanAirDay! Today is all about raising awareness and taking action to improve air quality across the UK. ☁️ Findings have revealed that as many as 43,000 people in the UK are losing their lives every year linked to air pollution, highlighting the urgent need for cleaner air. 🚶♂️What's more, did you know that a quarter of trips in England are under one mile and can be walked in just 15 minutes? That’s the equivalent of listening to five songs. 🌿 Collectively we can tackle air pollution by walking, wheeling, and cycling. This #CleanAirDay, let's come together to protect our health and the planet. 🔗 For more information about Clean Air Day, visit - https://bit.ly/3MV1kR2 🔗 To find out more about our work facilitating the Clean Air Justice Network, visit - https://bit.ly/43M1Jh5 #Sustainability #HealthyLiving #CommunityEngagement #AirQuality World Health Organization Global Action Plan

🌍 Clean Air Day: A Moment to Reflect and Act 🌱 It’s time to halt the talk and initiate the action. We will do it because we know it’s the right thing to do. Today, as we celebrate Clean Air Day, let’s ignite that spark to create a greener, fairer, and more sustainable future. Every action, no matter how small, makes a difference. We can’t do it alone—we need you with us. 💡 Are you in? Because change starts with each one of us. #SparkingTruth #CleanAirDay #Sustainability #CleanAir #PositiveChange #GreenFuture #RGBU

May is #CleanAirMonth! Throughout this month, we will share resources & content highlighting the importance of protecting our air quality. Together, let's celebrate the role of clean air for our health and planet.♻️🫁 #CleanAirMonth #CleanAIRE #AirQualityAwarenessWeek

Accountability for poor #AirQuality starts with data 📊 A transparent and credible global system to track air pollution progress can: ✅ Unlock financial investment ✅ Inform #CleanAir strategies ✅ Increase trust in policy interventions With #DayofCleanAir approaching, we have ideas on how to build this system. Watch this space for more 👀 #OurCommonAir

#CleanAirDay brings us together to raise awareness about the importance of #cleanair for our health and the environment. To help you understand how outdoor #airpollution impacts the air quality in your business, hear from one of our #aircare experts https://ow.ly/lwLE50RSNsq

Enjoying lovely clear #BlueSkies today- thanks to the monsoon rain. This #CleanAir sight is only temporary though. With the change in weather, air pollutants will mask our skies again. However, the scenario can be changed. As this monsoon gives us clear skies for 4 to 5 months, we now also have the knowledge, technology, #Innovations, and solutions to replicate these clean conditions throughout the year. Let’s #invest, act collectively, and commit together to make clean air a constant reality, and not just a seasonal gift. Invest in #CleanAirNow. Invest in #AirQualityData generation, #ModellingandSimulations, #Cleanfuel4Cooking, #CleanMobility, #CleanBricks, #CleanEnergy, #Pelletization, #Harmonization, #Awareness, #SharingBestPracices, #PoliciesandPractices and many more... ICIMOD, World Health Organization, Health Effects Institute, Climate & Clean Air Coalition, UN Environment Programme

Clean air is crucial for all industries, but in some, it's a game-changer. 🌍 Whether it's safeguarding workers' health or ensuring product quality, the impact of air quality can't be underestimated. Let's prioritise clean air where it matters most – and take a closer look at the industries most affected. #cleanair #workplacesafety #cleanair #zehndercleanair