This report presents the updated results of mortality and morbidity attributed to ambient air pollution (also known as ‘burden of disease due to air pollution’). It includes information on the sources of data on air pollution available to the WHO, on the methodology used to estimate human exposure to air pollution and related burden of disease, as well as the actual estimates of human exposure to ...

The aim of the Compendium is to provide information and guidance on how to assess and address the risks posed by sand and dust storms and plan actions to combat sand and dust storms. The Compendium brings together information and guidance from a wide range of sources. It includes approaches and methodology frameworks on data collection, assessment, monitoring and early warning, impact mitigation a...

The aim of the Compendium is to provide information and guidance on how to assess and address the risks posed by sand and dust storms and plan actions to combat sand and dust storms. The Compendium brings together information and guidance from a wide range of sources. It includes approaches and methodology frameworks on data collection, assessment, monitoring and early warning, impact mitigation a...

Ambient concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM) are high and remain a key driver of the deleterious health effects of air pollution. Current air quality conditions present an unacceptable health burden for the population of Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) and are not in line with international guidelines for air quality. To address the global challenge of pollution mitigation, the po...

This video library is an open collection of expert knowledge and dialogues communicating the work and experience of air pollution experts. The experts interviewed have conducted many years of investigations into the relationship between reduced air pollution and improved health. The video library includes key definitions and observations for anyone wishing to better understand air pollution and he...

This assessment aims to synthetise the latest knowledge on the science and policy of Sand and Dust Storms (SDS) and apply this knowledge to identify elements of a comprehensive strategy for SDS mitigation at the local, regional and global levels. This report is intended to increase awareness among decision-makers and stakeholders about the opportunities for managing SDS and for encouraging partner...

This is a repository of links with information directly relevant for energy, emissions, and pollution analysis in India covering A. Official national and state level portals; guidelines, acts, and rules documents B. Ambient air quality monitoring C. Satellite retrievals and tools D. Global and regional health impact analysis and tools E. Compiled statistics, maps, and other geospatial databases F....

The study quantifies the contribution of wildfire emissions to the exceedances of health-based National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for fine particles (PM2.5) by comparing two CMAQ simulations, with and without wildfire emissions. During August to October 2020, western wildfires contributed 23% of surface PM2.5 in the contiguous US (CONUS), with a larger contribution in Pacific Coast (43%...

AirKnowledge is a partnership training program in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS). AirKnowledge develops training material focused on the Clean Air Act program areas managed by OAQPS. This air quality overview course is intended for new hires within state, local, and tribal air agencies. After completion of the course, le...

This resource package is intended to support the implementation of the WHO global air quality guidelines: particulate matter (‎PM2.5 and PM10)‎, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide in Member States of the WHO European Region. It compiles the existing resources developed mainly by WHO, other United Nations organizations and international organizations that are relevant to th...