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From the co-benefits of decarbonisation to schools with unsafe levels of air pollution, here’s your roundup of the latest air quality news.

From the US’s stricter air quality standards to a UN resolution on air pollution, political momentum on tackling air pollution is growing. Our CEO, Jane Burston, gives her insights on the clean air movement’s achievements so far and opportunities to accelerate action further.

EU negotiators’ provisional agreement on the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive text is pivotal for cleaning up Europe’s air. But the negotiated text still needs to be swiftly adopted by the European Parliament and member states to become EU law.

39% of countries have no public air pollution monitoring. A new study reveals that 46 countries can make the biggest clean air gains from implementing a single air quality monitor.

Member states approved a resolution on knowledge sharing and regional cooperation to improve air quality globally at the sixth United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. We need governments to build on this momentum to ensure the air pollution crisis receives the funding it deserves.

From the EU’s deal for improving air quality standards to preventing suicides in China, here’s your roundup of the latest news and views on air pollution.

Although hyper-local projects may appear small, they provide valuable lessons for larger-scale approaches. The UK Community Foundations' small grant programme harnesses the transformative influence of community-driven organisations in Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham.

Former Director of Air Quality Management for the South African Department of Environmental Affairs, Vumile Senene, is leading our national efforts to tackle air pollution in South Africa.

Marginalised groups are often disproportionately affected by air pollution. Climate Visuals and Clean Air Fund have launched a new collection of free images to authentically portray the communities most impacted by dirty air.

As air pollution falls in many growing economies, data scientist Hannah Ritchie argues that we are approaching 'peak pollution deaths' globally. She uses evidence-based optimism to explore our biggest environmental challenges in her book, 'Not the End of the World'.