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August 28, 2024
In the News
August 25, 2023
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August 22, 2023
via Mongabay
Jakarta snags ‘most polluted’ title as air quality plunges and officials dither
According to a 2022 report by Air Quality Life Index (AQLI), developed by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), air pollution slashes three to four years off Jakarta citizens’ life expectancy.
In the News
August 16, 2023
Americans Have Breathed More Wildfire Smoke in Eight Months Than in Entire Years
Christa Hasenkopf, the Director of Air Quality Life Index and Air Quality Programs at EPIC, tells Scientific American that some of the worst air quality in the U.S. this summer is a regular occurrence in places such as Delhi.
In the News
August 3, 2023
The Link Between Air Quality and Your Longevity
AQLI's Director Christa Hasenkopf speaks with The Wall Street Journal on the health effects of air pollution.
In the News
July 31, 2023
Chicago’s Bad Air Quality Might Be Around For Awhile. Here’s What You Should Know
“The idea of the Air Quality Life Index was to capture that impact in a really easy-to-understand metric that you can see across the world, and at a pretty granular level,” says AQLI Director Christa Hasenkopf.
In the News
July 11, 2023
via India Times
Yes, Air Pollution Kills. But How Do We Tackle It?
What can we do to address a global issue that has deadly consequences? Aarsh Batra shares his insights on the escalating air pollution levels, backed by the latest AQLI data.
In the News
June 26, 2023
via Union of Concerned Scientists
Climate Reality vs. Public Perception: Will Toxic Haze and the 2023 Danger Season Make a Difference?
According to the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, more life years are lost around the globe from PM 2.5 than from cigarette smoking or alcohol, the Union of Concerned Scientists writes.
AQLI News
June 20, 2023
AQLI’s Impact in India
Learn more about AQLI’s engagement in India in a short video.
In the News
June 19, 2023
via Fast Company