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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Most countries are making progress on phasing out coal—but not fast enough to offset China’s expansion
In the years following the landmark Paris climate agreement, most countries have made progress in phasing out coal-fired power—but nowhere near fast enough, and much of the progress has been offset by even larger planned expansion in China. This is shown by new CREA analysis included in the new report Boom&Bust 2021 released today. If […]
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Air quality action in China is mainly driven by heavy pollution episodes in the top cities, but requires coordinated measures across large regions. Here are the origins of heavy smog in Beijing - heavily industrialized areas more than 500km away contributed to the episodes.
The city of Beijing saw a big jump in PM2.5 levels in Jan-Mar 2021, compared with the same period in 2019, missing its target. Our modeling indicates that the reason was highly unfavorable weather conditions, not an increase in emissions.
This interactive shows the origins of all heavy smog days in the most affected city of each province, showing where emissions cuts need to be targeted to improve air quality during the worst pollution episodes.
China winter 2020–21: Where did the smog come from? – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
The map below showcases air trajectories on heavy polluted days during the 2020-2021 winter season. This is part o...
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The target to "basically eliminate heavy smog" by 2025 is a nationwide one, and requires action both in current priority regions and other areas, particularly northeast (Heilongjiang) and industrialized areas of north and northwest (Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang).
NEW from us: China's key air quality regions met their modest PM2.5 targets last winter, as cuts in heating sector emissions offset effect of swelling industrial output. But, much faster progress needed to "eliminate heavy smog days" by 2025, as targeted.
China key regions meet modest winter air quality targets, as cleaner heating offsets swelling industrial emissions – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
2020-2021年秋冬季中国重点区域空气质量“稳中求进”，得益于清洁取暖散煤治理抵消工业污染反弹 CREA <a h...
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