Welcome to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
We are an 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.
Recent publications
CREA is looking to expand its team, if you are passionate about fighting climate change through data, tracking pollution and supporting organisations to enable the energy transition please consider applying for one of the following jobs.
Latest news
Will China fulfil its key climate pledge?
China energy and emissions trends: April 2025 snapshot
March 2025 — Monthly analysis of Russian fossil fuel exports and sanctions
Latest publications
Scientific evidence is clear: Enforcing SO2 norms in India’s coal power plants is non-negotiable
India power sector overview FY 2024–25: Thermal generation growth slowest since COVID
EU’s CO2 emissions fall 2.9% in 2024 but rise outside the power sector
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New from me: China now has to reduce emissions in absolute terms from 2024 to 2030 to meet its Paris commitment, due to rapid emissions increases during and after the COVID-19 pandemic which put the country off track to targets.
In March 2025, #EU countries paid Russia €1.2B for fossil fuels — over half for #LNG. Hungary, France, Slovakia, Spain & Belgium led with the most imports.
While #Ukraine bleeds, Europe funds the war. Every euro empowers Putin. This must stop.
Source: @CREACleanAir
🇧🇩 📰 Slow violence unravelling in Dhaka where air pollution is full-blown emergency
⚕️ ☠️ CREA finds +100k Bangladesh deaths attributable to air pollution/year
⚡Electrifying public transport is first-step solution
w/CREA's Dr Jamie Kelly & @BangiNews
https://www.banginews.com/web-news?id=101020a2f8197ca6e2e01b4c61af005fc4f15afe
🇨🇳 🇮🇩 📰 | Chinese solar production ramps up in Indonesia to take advantage of growing domestic market
💡 Diversified supply chains can accelerate global green transition
❓Can China's cleantech save the planet?
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2025/03/china-great-green-march-globe/index.html
CREA's @BelindaSchaepe w/@straits_times
NEW | World surpasses 40% clean power in 2024, driven by a RECORD rise in renewables 📈
Solar has DOUBLED in just three years, remaining the world’s fastest-growing source of new electricity and the engine of the energy transition ⚡
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/global-electricity-review-2025
#GER2025
🇨🇳 JAN 2025 INSIGHTS | Why China’s clean energy need not fear US tariffs
💡 Half of China’s solar, wind & electric vehicle (EV) exports now go to Global South; trend to continue
https://dialogue.earth/en/energy/why-chinas-clean-energy-need-not-fear-us-tariffs/
w/@laurimyllyvirta; @HubertThieriot; @UNTradeStats; @IEA & @dialogueearth
🇨🇳 NEW | Insights: China's Ministry of Ecology & Environment announces stricter Air Quality Standards are underway
💡These standards will help reduce disease - lower medical costs & improve public health - and boost productivity & sustainable development
https://www.caixinglobal.com/2025-04-05/weekend-long-read-why-china-should-get-tougher-on-smog-102305833.html
848 Russian shadow fleet tankers identified! These vessels continue to finance war & evade #sanctions. The EU & allies must act NOW to enforce restrictions & close loopholes.
Read the new Briefing Note prepared jointly with B4Ukraine - https://bit.ly/ShadowFleetBrief
🇨🇳 📰 | With the US withdrawing again from the Paris accords, this is the moment for China to expand its climate ambitions
@GlobalEnergyMon & CREA w/ @BloombergNRG
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-03-18/china-can-prove-climate-leadership-with-new-paris-accord-targets
