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Episode 70 - Solar and Storytelling Part 2

Listen to WE ACT for Environmental Justice's Uptown Chats podcast! Join hosts Jaron Burke and Lonnie Portis every month as they explore issues in their community through the eyes of everyday people, and discuss how environmental justice is showing up in the news. It’s not just for experts, it’s for everyone! In this episode, Jaron and Lonnie continue their discussion with Kiana Michaan, long-time

Sensor Network Town Hall: Strengthening data flow and use of LCS in African cities

African cities are increasingly investing in low-cost sensing networks, but there are persistent contextual bottlenecks, such as data reliability, lack of infrastructure for enabling timely data access, in addition to other operational constraints, including limited internet and electricity, and local capacity for network management that hinder successful deployments and operation of large-scale L

Warszawa oddycha spalinami. Nowe pomiary dwutlenku azotu w stolicy

Polski Alarm Smogowy przeprowadził pomiary stężeń dwutlenku azotu w Warszawie w osiemdziesięciu punktach miasta, w tym przy pięciu szkołach podstawowych. Dwutlenek azotu, emitowany głównie przez pojazdy spalinowe, to szkodliwy gaz zwiększający ryzyko astmy, zawałów i udarów. We wszystkich punktach pomiarowych jego stężenia przekroczyły nowe normy jakości powietrza, które zaczną obowiązywać od 2030

Ogłaszamy nabór do VIII edycji kampanii „Zobacz czym oddychasz”

Polski Alarm Smogowy ogłasza rozpoczęcie naboru do VIII edycji kampanii „Zobacz czym oddychasz”. Szanowni Państwo, z ogromną przyjemnością zapraszamy Państwa gminę do wzięcia udziału w 8. edycji ogólnopolskiej kampanii edukacyjnej „Zobacz, czym oddychasz”.  Zależy nam na Państwa udziale w kampanii w terminie od 14.11.2026 r. – 28.03.2027 r. Po naszej stronie oferuj

Alarmujące dane. Smog wrócił do Polski – PAS sprawdza jakość powietrza

Polski Alarm Smogowy przeanalizował dane Głównego Inspektoratu Ochrony Środowiska dotyczące jakości powietrza za 2025 rok i porównał je z poprzednim rokiem. Okazuje się, że w prawie wszystkich miejscowościach znajdujących się w czołówce “smogowych rekordzistów” pogorszyła się jakość powietrza. Co więcej, jak wskazują dane GIOŚ, od 2023 roku obserwujemy zwiększanie się liczby obszarów, na których w

Episode 69 - Solar and Storytelling Part 1

Listen to WE ACT for Environmental Justice's Uptown Chats podcast! Join hosts Jaron Burke and Lonnie Portis every month as they explore issues in their community through the eyes of everyday people, and discuss how environmental justice is showing up in the news. It’s not just for experts, it’s for everyone! In this episode, Jaron and Lonnie for their first podcast collaboration with Kiana Michaan

Połowa gmin w Polsce nieprawidłowo wdraża Programy ochrony powietrza – nowy raport PAS

Polski Alarm Smogowy opublikował raport o kontrolach gmin prowadzonych przez wojewódzkie inspektoraty ochrony środowiska w 2025 roku. Kontrole dotyczyły realizacji programów ochrony powietrza. Mimo, że liczba kontroli wzrosła, to wysolki odestek nieprawidłowości wciąż wskazuje na poważne problemy z wdrażaniem działań antysmogowych na poziomie lokalnym. W ponad połowie skontrolowanych gmin odnotowa

Episode 68 - Deep Dive on Energy Justice

Listen to WE ACT for Environmental Justice's Uptown Chats podcast! Join hosts Jaron Burke and Lonnie Portis every month as they explore issues in their community through the eyes of everyday people, and discuss how environmental justice is showing up in the news. It’s not just for experts, it’s for everyone! In this episode, Jaron and Lonnie talk with WE ACT’s Senior Policy Manager for Energy Just

Dare to Breathe: The Impact of EPA Rollbacks on Pollution Burdened Communities

May is Clean Air Month, but nearly half of Americans live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, and people of color and low‑income communities are impacted the most. Our communities deserve clean air; it’s not a privilege - it’s a human right. On May 19, 2026, Clean Air for the Long Haul and the Platform for a Just Climate co-hosted a virtual briefing examining the Trump E

DC Climate Week: Mapping & Communicating Hope, Justice, & Action

As part of 2026 DC Climate Week, WE ACT for Environmental Justice hosted a panel on April 20th, 2026 discussing how to shape a positive, necessary vision for the future of environmental and climate justice at the local and federal level. Ashley Sullivan and Manny Salgado were among the panelists.

Life after EJScreen: The Future of Environmental Justice and Environmental Mapping

For more than a decade, EJScreen served as the most widely used federal mapping tool for environmental justice analysis. But with the Trump administration shutting down these tools last year, important questions have emerged about the broader ecosystem of environmental and environmental justice data and tools. On April 22nd, our 2026 DC Climate Week panel, co-hosted with the Environmental & Health

Episode 67 - EPA Rollbacks Part 2: Fighting Back

Listen to WE ACT for Environmental Justice's Uptown Chats podcast! Join hosts Jaron Burke and Lonnie Portis every month as they explore issues in their community through the eyes of everyday people, and discuss how environmental justice is showing up in the news. It’s not just for experts, it’s for everyone! In this episode, Jaron and Lonnie continue their conversation about the recent rollback of

W Krakowie stężenie dwutlenku azotu na granicy normy, ale do zdrowego powietrza wciąż daleko

Najnowsze dane GIOŚ pokazują, że w Krakowie średnioroczne stężenie NO₂ znalazło się na granicy dopuszczalnej normy, chociaż wartość ta jest wciąż bardzo odległa od poziomu rekomendowanego przez WHO. To początek procesu naprawy powietrza w Krakowie – podkreśla Krakowski Alarm Smogowy i wskazuje na stopniowy spadek liczby samochodów z silnikami Diesla. Mimo spadku średniorocznego stężenia, w [&#8230

Clean air action is essential for European cities

Last week in Madrid, Maria-Krystyna Duval and Cecilia Vaca Jones joined mayors, policymakers and innovators at Bloomberg CityLab to discuss the future of cities. 🏙️ Watch their conversation to see why clean air action is essential in European cities, and what others can learn from Warsaw’s air quality measures.

Episode 66 - EPA Rollbacks Part 1: The Endangerment Finding

Listen to WE ACT for Environmental Justice's Uptown Chats podcast! Join hosts Jaron Burke and Lonnie Portis every month as they explore issues in their community through the eyes of everyday people, and discuss how environmental justice is showing up in the news. It’s not just for experts, it’s for everyone! In this episode, Jaron and Lonnie to learn about the recent rollback of more than 30 EPA r

Why clean air is one of the smartest philanthropic investments

At a time of declining development assistance and increasing global challenges, philanthropic foundations need to make smart investments that bring health, climate and economic benefits.🌏 This brand-new report provides a global assessment of philanthropic funding for outdoor air quality, highlighting how funding has grown, where it’s falling short, and how targeted investments can unlock wins for

Alarm Smogowy szuka pracownika w międzynarodowym projekcie

Czy chcesz mieć realny wpływ na to, czym oddychamy w Europie? Dołącz do Polskiego Alarmu Smogowego – organizacji, która od lat skutecznie zmienia rzeczywistość i walczy o czyste powietrze w Polsce. Teraz ruszamy szerzej! Dlatego też poszukujemy zorganizowanej i komunikatywnej osoby, która wesprze nas w realizacji międzynarodowych kampanii na rzecz czystego powietrza. Stanowisko: Asystent/ka kampan

Drogi pellet, tanie pompy ciepła – najnowszy raport kosztów ogrzewania

Spośród popularnych metod ogrzewania domów najdroższy w eksploatacji okazał się kocioł pelletowy – wynika z najnowszego raportu Polskiego Alarmu Smogowego. Na drugim miejscu pod względem kosztów uplasował się kocioł gazowy, a na trzeciej pozycji pozaklasowy kocioł na drewno. Niespodzianka czeka kupujących pellet, ponieważ koszt ogrzewania za jego pomocą wzrósł w półtora roku o niemal 40%; […

How air pollution impacts economies

Air pollution hits economies hard - driving up sick days, reducing labour productivity, and increasing health spending. These impacts are felt acutely in fast-growing economies in Southeast Asia. That's why, at the Better Air Quality Conference in Bangkok, Jane Burston OBE called for greater investments in clean air action. Watch the video to find out more.

Open Building Insights (OBI), Mahila Housing Trust

Air pollution and health

This World Health Day, Clean Air Fund Senior Fellow Dr Maria Neira reminds us that more than 7 million people die every year because of the air they breathe. But even though air pollution remains a public health emergency, it's one we can solve. ✅

Building Heat and Health Awareness Training ASHA Health Workers in Ahmedabad An initiative by MHT

Building Heat and Health Awareness- Training ASHA Health Workers in Ahmedabad An initiative by Mahila Housing Trust (MHT)

What’s Driving Air Pollution in Kampala, Uganda?

Air pollution in Kampala is driven by more than just vehicle exhaust. In this seminar, we explore new research using a Low-Cost Source Apportionment (LoCoSA) approach to better understand the sources and health impacts of traffic-related air pollution in the city. Key insights from the session: • Traffic contributes significantly to PM2.5 levels • Road dust resuspension is the largest contributor,

The Jaipur Heat Action Plan (HAP) by Mahila Housing Trust (MHT)

The Jaipur Heat Action Plan (HAP), launched in March 2026 by Nagar Nigam Jaipur and Mahila Housing Trust, is a localized, scientifically informed strategy designed to protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat, heatstroke, and heat exhaustion. I

Webinar: Launch of the Comprehensive Guide for Emission Reduction in Industrial Sectors across LAC

On March 12, 2026, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) , in its role as the Executive Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Network on Atmospheric Pollution for Latin America and the Caribbean , with the support of the Clean Air Institute , successfully hosted the webinar for the launch of the new “ Comprehensive Guide for Emission Reduction in Priority Industrial Sectors of Latin Ameri

Mahila Housing Trust (MHT), Panel discussion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

Mahila Housing Trust hosted a panel discussion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀." The session explored how community-led AI initiatives and women’s leadership could strengthen urban climate resilience, particularly in addressing rising ex

The Role of Data in the Fight Against Climate Change

Emissions Quantification | Air Quality Monitoring | Action From Impact Climate change is currently a global concern. In fact, its impacts are very much localized. In the case of the Indian nation, the change is already manifest, ranging from the rise of air pollution to the tightening of emission standards. Notably, to fight climate change […]

2025 𝐚𝐭 Chakr Innovation- 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐬

2025 | The Year That Moved Us Forward Every year leaves a mark. 2025 pushed us to think deeper, move smarter, and stay grounded in why we exist. It was a year shaped by persistence, navigating challenges, building with intent, and steadily turning ideas into real-world clean-air solutions. We broadened our reach, sharpened our offerings, and continued strengthening technologies designed to work wh

Chakr Innovation's Complete Product Portfolio

At Chakr Innovation, our product portfolio addresses air pollution, emissions compliance, and clean energy- across industries and use cases. 🌱 🔹 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 A patented emission control device for diesel generators, reducing pollution by up to 90% and ensuring CPCB compliance. Explore 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝: https://chakr.in/chakr-shield/ 🔹 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐫 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐊𝐢𝐭 2.0 A

Christmas mess at Chakr Innovation

From solving serious problems to creating unserious memories 🎄😄 Office stress turned into Christmas mess at Chakr Innovation ✨ Merry Christmas 🌲🎁

2025 𝐚𝐭 Chakr Innovation- 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐬

2025 𝐚𝐭 Chakr Innovation- 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐬 2025 asked a lot of us and gave us even more in return. It was a year of long days, tough decisions, quiet breakthroughs, and moments that reminded us why we do what we do. We scaled our clean-air technologies, strengthened our product portfolio, and expanded across sectors- often while navigating complex regulatory, operational, a

Chakr Innovation is live on 92.7 BIG FM with RJ Nitin Khurafati

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡. 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬. Chakr Innovation is live on 92.7 BIG FM with RJ Nitin Khurafati, addressing Delhi–NCR’s rising AQI and spotlighting solutions that can make a real difference. As air quality worsens, we’re taking solutions to the airwaves- discussing 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 (𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐃) and 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐠 (𝐀

Webinar: “Strengthening Air Quality Legislation and Governance in LAC”

Between November 24 and 26, 2025, the webinar "Strengthening Air Quality Legislation and Governance" was held, coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and supported by the Clean Air Institute . The main objective of this event was to exchange valuable information and strengthen capacities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to harmonize air quality legislation with huma

COP30: countries announce action on #airpollution

Nine countries made a first-of-its-kind announcement to cut black carbon emissions at COP30. Tom Grylls from Clean Air Fund explains why this is a step forward for climate, health and local economies. #climatechange #climateaction

How volunteers exposed pollution from waste burning in Indonesia

In the Indonesian city of Surabaya, residents living near the Benowo waste-to-energy incinerator plant noticed thick smoke hanging over their neighbourhoods. The Indonesian Environmental Forum (WALHI) supported community volunteers to track pollution levels by equipping them with wearable air quality monitors. The portable air sensors showed that not a single day of “healthy air” was recorded duri

Launching- Chakr DeSmog - Advance Anti Smog Gun for Cleaner Air

𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐠 We’re proud to introduce Chakr DeSmog – Advanced Anti-Smog Gun for a Cleaner Tomorrow. Built for environmental needs, it creates cleaner, safer work environments through automated, low-water-consumption dust and particulate suppression, reducing pollution and supporting sustainable urban growth. With high-pressure mist, fine droplets (5–20 μm), a fully a

How a zero-waste programme is cleaning Ghana's air

In Accra, the Green Africa Youth Organization’s (GAYO) Zero Waste Accra project diverts waste from being burned or ending up in landfills by integrating informal waste pickers into the city’s waste system. Through neighbourhood collection points, recycling facilities and small-scale composting, GAYO prevents organic, plastic and electronic waste from reaching landfills or being burned. More than 5

The State of Global Air Quality Funding 2025 report launch

The webinar shared the report’s findings and discussed both existing solutions and opportunities to increase air quality funding in an equitable manner. It spotlighted the overall gap in air quality funding and the regional disparities in access to that funding. It also explored how countries and donors can overcome existing barriers and scale up funding for air quality and included a live Q&A ses

Chakr Innovation has been honoured with the ”Social Enterprise Award” at the ET Startup Awards 2025

A milestone worth celebrating! 🏆 @ChakrInnovationPvtLtd has been honoured with the ”Social Enterprise Award” at the @TheEconomicTimes Startup Awards 2025, recognising our mission to make clean air accessible through cutting-edge Indian innovation. This achievement reflects our commitment to transforming emissions into opportunities and building scalable, sustainable solutions for a cleaner, healt

Webinar: Guide on Priority Emission Reduction Strategies for LAC

This was the final session in the webinar series titled 'Driving Action to Address Atmospheric Pollution from the Industrial Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.' The series was organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Clean Air Institute, in the context of the progress made under the Intergovernmental Network on Atmospheric Pollution 's Regional Air Quality Actio

Webinar: Air Quality Modeling with an Emphasis on Point Source Identification and Evaluation

Held on October 21, 2025. As part of the implementation of the Regional Air Quality Action Plan for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), this virtual session aimed to strengthen technical capacity in air quality modeling applied to stationary sources as an effective environmental management tool. The webinar provided practical insights into how modeling supports decision-making, regulatory devel

Webinar: Industrial Emissions Monitoring

Session held on October 16, 2025 The industrial sector is one of the most significant emission sources in Latin America, a fact recognized in the current Regional Air Quality Action Plan for Latin America and the Caribbean , which is managed by the Intergovernmental Network on Atmospheric Pollution. Therefore, Activity 2.2 envisioned in this instrument seeks to provide methodological guidance and

Meet the Chakr Dynamos: Where Passion Powers Purpose

Cooling Solutions for Urban Poor Women Accessible & Affordable

Published our work on Cooling Solutions for Urban Poor Women Accessible & Affordable on Outlook Business YouTube Channel also.

CLEAN-Air Forum 2025, Nairobi, Kenya

The CLEAN-Air Forum 2025 in Nairobi, hosted by Nairobi City County, brought together 300+ participants from 35 countries including government, research, private sector, civil society, and international partners. The Forum ended with a strong call for deeper collaboration, data-driven action, and inclusive leadership to advance Africa’s clean air agenda.

Guide to Choosing the Right RECD for Diesel Generators in India

The increasing stringent environmental regulations have made it imperative for industries to adopt cleaner technologies. For diesel generator (DG) set owners, the installation of a Retrofit Emission Control Device (RECD) has become a necessity. However, selecting the right RECD can be a daunting task. This guide aims to simplify the process by providing a step-by-step approach. &#16

How Industries Can Mitigate Winter Pollution in Delhi NCR?

Winter in Delhi NCR is notorious for the dense smog that envelops the region, turning the air quality hazardous for its residents. While natural factors like lower temperatures and reduced wind speed contribute to the accumulation of pollutants, the root cause lies in anthropogenic activities, especially industrial pollution. The use of diesel generators (DG sets) […]

Understanding the Role of RECD in Mitigating Industrial Pollution During Diwali

As Diwali approaches, the excitement of celebrating the festival of lights is accompanied by rising concerns over air pollution, which tends to peak during this time. The festival, while beautiful and joyous, brings a significant increase in air pollutants, primarily due to firecrackers, increased energy consumption, and the amplified use of diesel generators in industrial […]

Regulatory Requirements for RECD for Diesel Generators in India

As the Indian economy continues to grow, the demand for diesel generators (DGs) remains robust due to their reliability in providing backup power during outages and their wide use in various industries. However, the environmental impact of these generators, particularly their emissions, has become a pressing concern. In response, the Indian government has implemented a […]

Cut Diesel Generators Emissions with Chakr Shield Retrofit Emission Control Device (RECD)

According to the World Air Quality Report 2023, 83 of the world’s 100 most polluted cities are in India. As the winter commences in the Northern part of the country, the National Capital Region (NCR) gets all the major new coverage about the deteriorating pollution levels. Industries in the region are the major contributors to […]

CLEAN-Air Forum Day 2 Highlights

Day 2 of the Clean Air Forum wrapped up with renewed urgency and a clear message: clean air solutions must be participatory, inclusive, and backed by science that works for everyone.

Navigating CPCB’s New DG Set Emission Standards: A Practical Guide to Retrofit Solutions

India’s rapid industrial growth has led to widespread use of diesel generator (DG) sets, essential for ensuring power supply continuity across industries, commercial establishments, and residential complexes. However, these DG sets contribute significantly to air pollution, particularly particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other harmful emissions. Recognizing the critical need for e

Understanding Different Types of kVA in DG Sets and Their Impact on RECD Requirements

Usually, Diesel Generator (DG) sets play a key role in power generation ensuring a steady backup of power supply. However, often, the efficiency and performance of those DG sets may most significantly depend upon their kVA ratings. The following post gives a rundown of varieties of kVA ratings in DG sets and how kVA ratings […]

CLEAN-Air Forum Nairobi, 2025 Day one highlights

Day 1 of the 2025 Clean Air Forum in Nairobi brought together over 300 policymakers, experts, and private sector leaders from 35 countries. Under the theme “Partnerships for Clean Air Solutions,” the forum called for cross-border collaboration to tackle the shared challenge of air pollution.

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Geoffrey Mosiria, Chief Officer, Environment and Natural Resources at Nairobi City County

CLEAN-Air Forum Nairobi - Dr. Mathew Ochieng Owili, Deputy Governor of Kisumu City

Dr. Mathew Ochieng Owili, Deputy Governor of Kisumu City, shares Kisumu’s vision for clean air and why collaboration across African cities is essential for real impact.

India's Heatwave Heroes

India's Heatwave Heroes—from the passionate minds at CEEW (Council on Energy, Environment and Water) to the grassroots warriors at Mahila Housing Trust (MHT).

First of its kind Citizen's Assembly on Inclusive Heat Early Warning System in Jodhpur, India

Amalner Greeing with Drip Irrigation System