In this episode we discuss the role of palm oil politics and other agricultural practices, politics, and diplomacy on transboundary haze in Southeast Asia.
Tag Archives: Air Pollution
Cutting global methane emissions: Perspectives from a Chilean scientist turned policymaker
In this episode, we discuss air pollution and climate resilience in Chile, science-based policy making, and global methane management as an effective climate mitigation policy
Atmospheric Reactive Nitrogen in South Asia
In this episode we discuss the importance of reactive Nitrogen species in the atmosphere in the context of food security, air pollution, and climate change.
Atmospheric dust to atmospheric science in Nigeria
In this episode we discuss sources and dynamics of atmospheric mineral dust, their role in Sub-Saharan Africa air quality, health, and climate.
IoT for addressing environmental challenges in Uganda
In this episode we discuss the potential for application of technology, including the internet of things (IoT), in addressing air quality and other environmental challenges in Uganda and other parts of Africa.
Building climate resilience in South American cities
In this episode we discuss inequalities and segregation as drivers of climate risks and vulnerability.
Transitioning from dirty energy in the Western Balkans
In this episode, we discuss how the energy transition in the Western Balkan is closely tied to air pollution efforts, as the region continues to generate electricity from coal without the legally required controls for controlling plant emissions
Air quality in African cities: Role of local capacity building
In this episode, we discuss air pollution in African cities with a focus on transportation, capacity building, air pollution measurement infrastructure, and other perspectives related to air quality.
Traditional knowledges of Indigenous peoples and environmental challenges
In this episode we discuss the traditional knowledges of indigenous peoples and their relevance and importance to mitigating and adapting to climate change and environmental challenges in general.
Breathing the air in Lebanon: E-cigarettes, water pipes, and beyond
In this episode we discuss tobacco, e-cigarettes, water pipes hazards on health and their impacts on air quality. We also discuss air pollution in Lebanon, impact of the 2020 Beirut blast, and the path to building a better world.