Welcome to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
We are a new independent research organisation focused on revealing the trends, causes, and health impacts, as well as the solutions to air pollution.
Health-harming pollutants from burning fossil fuels are responsible for at least 3 million air pollution deaths per year. However, rapid advances in modern, clean energy technologies are a key opportunity to improve air quality and protect public health.
We use scientific data, research and evidence to support the efforts of governments, companies and campaigning organizations worldwide in their efforts to move towards clean energy and clean air. We believe that effective research and communication are the key to successful policies, investment decisions and advocacy efforts.
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Contact: getintouch@energyandcleanair.org
We will have a detailed analysis of the first three months of the winter period and the full year in January.
The likely driver of emissions increases in the south is surging construction starts, while much of the rest of the country is cooling.
The other region with a winter target, Yangtze Delta around Shanghai, isn't doing as well. Pollution levels in Zhejiang and the south have been rebounding while Jiangsu and Anhui have made progress.
Update on Beijing region air quality after the first two months of the winter action plan - November was good and put the region on track to the 4% reduction target. Combined effect of emissions reductions and favorable weather conditions.
CREA's @laurimyllyvirta presenting today at Turkish Association of Public Health Specialists' annual congress, on air pollution and coal in Turkey. Slides:
https://drive.google.com/a/greenpeace.org/file/d/1YojmJe8QNRMv2xQWadYzoXzLVaiarElX/view?usp=drivesdk
