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June 14, 2022
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August 9, 2022
Why we need to invest in air quality
We are losing more than two years off of the average human life expectancy across the world due to particulate pollution. Yet, our investment in tackling air pollution lags far behind the scale of the problem, writes AQLI's Christa Hasenkopf
In the News
July 22, 2022
via CGTN
Battle for Clean Air
EPIC Director Michael Greenstone talks with 'The Point With Liu Xin' from the state-run China Global Television Network.
In the News
July 16, 2022
Air pollution shortens average Nepali’s life by 4.1 years: report
The annual update of the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) released in June revealed that the current air pollution level in Nepal shortens the life of an average Nepali by 4.1 years.
In the News
July 15, 2022
All countries face a global energy challenge now — this is a tough test and a huge opportunity: Michael Greenstone
"I think what all countries are facing now is what I call a ‘global energy challenge’ — that means trying to find a balance between three different things."
In the News
July 11, 2022
Air Pollution Kills 10 Million People a Year. Why Do We Accept That as Normal?
The New York Times opinion writer David Wallace-Wells featured the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) and its latest report in a weekend essay on the threat of air pollution. In the piece, he pointed to the AQLI as the "gold standard on global air quality research" and called the Index a "remarkable and easy-to-use tool."
In the News
July 7, 2022
via Vox
What the Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling Means for Air Pollution — And Your Health
“There’s no greater current external threat to public health and well-being than air quality,” Michael Greenstone tells Vox.
AQLI News
July 5, 2022
Countdown for Clean Air
Our latest report from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) reveals the immense toll air pollution can have on life expectancy. This summer we’re breaking down the data into 10 easy-to-digest charts that uncover the most compelling findings. These findings show the severity of the problem, but also the benefits strong policies could bring to improve our health and lengthen our lives. Follow us each week as we count down to our #1 chart, coming the week of International Clean Air Day on September 7th
In the News
June 26, 2022
via Times of India
Bihar Govt to Launch Clean Air Action Plan Soon
The AQLI finds the average life expectancy of the people of Bihar is reduced by eight years due to air pollution.
In the News
June 24, 2022
via Hindustan Times