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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

💡Did you know that residential combustion of solid fuels contributes >1/3 of global black carbon emissions?! In this novel research led by Dr. Campbell, >5000 filter samples from the #HAPIN trial were used to evaluate different methods for accurate BC characterization. bit.ly/4wSLflg

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A new paper from Susanna Berkouwer & Joshua Dean finds improved cookstove subsidies can cut CO₂ equivalent emissions for just $7/ton. We’re excited to see evidence showing how real world clean cooking research can inform positive climate solutions. #CleanCooking #BerkeleyAir bit.ly/3Vz1Sp0

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

BA's Michael Johnson is headed to Vancouver for #ISES! He, along with other HAPIN colleagues, will be sharing lessons learned and results from the trial, from pre-natal to early childhood #HouseholdAirPollution exposures. Make sure to stop by and join the discussions!

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What a journey! Hard to believe that the HAPIN trial was being piloted 9 years ago. As the project comes to a close (more pubs to come!), we express immense gratitude to funders, Emory University, collaborators, site leaders, field teams, and with extra special appreciation, the participants!

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our (BA & MECS) #blackcarbon #cookstove methodology is under review by The Gold Standard. Co-author & atmospheric scientist Gary Kleiman will discuss it at the CCAC annual meeting in Bangkok. MECS Research Director Ed Brown will also attend to discuss health & electric cooking impacts.

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

CLEAR progress! This week, UNFCCC’s Methodology Expert Panel released 2 cookstove methodologies for adoption by the Supervisory Board. 1 exclusively for efficient biomass cookstoves & 1 based on CLEAR. tinyurl.com/3xmxmsbx Hurry! Comment by 9/28 to: A6.4mechanism-info@unfccc.int

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A little summer nostalgia before we turn the page to fall. ☀️ 🍁 From time outdoors to time together, we’ve had plenty to appreciate this season. Sharing a few snapshots from our summers at Berkeley Air, and feeling grateful for the memories!

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

On Zero Emission Day, we’re reflecting on the important connections between energy, air quality, climate, and health. Understanding how energy choices affect the air we breathe is a step toward healthier homes, communities, and a healthier planet. #GiveOurPlanetOneDayOffAYear

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Berkeley Air's co-founder, Dana Charron, is featured in this story! Berkeley Air was born out of UC Berkeley, and our connection to the university remains an important part of who we are. We’re proud of our Berkeley roots! 🐻 bit.ly/4gKNXUZ

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

2000 environmental scientists under one roof sounds like a good time at #ISEE26. BA's Sydney Jones presented our findings on the intervention for portable air cleaners to reduce indoor air pollution in vulnerable households!

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Clean air means healthier people, communities, and economies. This #CleanAirDay, Berkeley Air recognizes the importance of tackling air pollution and climate change to create healthier environments and a more sustainable future. #CleanAirForBlueSkies #AirQuality

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

That's a wrap! Sydney has completed the One Health Summer School, where she furthered her skills in ecological modeling, fieldwork, and sensor technologies and deepened her knowledge of planetary health. 🌎🦇🌻🦟🌳🐀☀️🧬

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New on the Berkeley Air website! 👀 We’re excited to announce that we’re a distributor of Access Sensor Technologies air monitoring products in California. Explore our new equipment section to learn more about the tools and training we offer for air quality monitoring here: bit.ly/464DMV3

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Milestone alert! Together with @UKMECS, we submitted a simplified black carbon methodology that allows proponents of metered cooking technologies to gain recognition for the critical near-term climate-stabilizing impacts of their projects. Thank you @GoldStandard for reviewing.

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We are going to ISEE 26! Join Berkeley Air's Sydney Jones on Sept 1st. She is presenting a poster on early-stage results of our study in Uganda on portable air cleaners as an intervention to reduce household PM2.5 exposure. #ISEE2026

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

One Health recognizes how deeply rooted our health is to the health of animals and the environment around us. Our scientist, Sydney Jones, is currently exploring these connections through fieldwork, workshops, and discussions at the One Health Summer School! bit.ly/3SGJ99N

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Congrats to the Gov of Kenya on its rulebook for global carbon trading, providing market transparency & predictability. Adding cookstoves to the conditional list of priority activities would protect the climate, landscapes AND family health. tinyurl.com/4jah6hah #4theKids

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Air pollution threatens the aspirations of youth across the world. 99% of people live with air pollution that exceeds health-protective levels. Ms. Siddiqui's TED talk calls on youth to take action against this silent killer stealing their futures. tinyurl.com/35xwecx3 #InternationalYouthDay

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our colleagues at www.colorado.edu/lab/hannigan/ conducted emissions tests on ethanol and LPG #cookstoves to explore health and climate impacts of clean fuels. Publication in the works, in partnership with #Project_Gaia, #GettysburgCollege and #usgrainscouncil.

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

9 air monitors, 8 days training in Fresno, ~6 million magnets and sample IDs, & most importantly, 5 incredibly bright and lovely field researchers (& @TimTyner!) from @CalAsthma to measure cooking-related IAQ in California kitchens! Project AIRLIFT is ready for take-off! 🚀

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Today we recognize & thank the farm workers whose dedication keeps our communities nourished. At Berkeley Air, we're grateful for the people whose work sustains us all and remain committed to supporting healthier environments for all communities. #FarmWorkerAppreciationDay photo by Tim Mossholder

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Big CLEAR news! The UNFCCC Methodological Expert Panel (MEP) has been busy adapting CLEAR for PA Art. 6.4 use. They are now seeking public input on the draft (A6.4-MEP015-A01). CLEAR belongs to the #cleancooking sector, so pls comment before August 20! tinyurl.com/65u9euhp

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Berkeley Air feels grateful after a recent seaside work retreat! Eight teammates from California, Colorado, and Georgia came together to reflect on where the company is headed, strengthen workflows, and spend time together in a beautiful setting.

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Hot off the presses! Congrats to Berkeley Air's Dr. Katie Kearns and Dr. Michael Johnson on this brand new publication. Their research shows that pre-sampling filter analysis improves equivalent black carbon (eBC) estimates, especially in low-exposure settings. bit.ly/4wSLflg

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

......Where are our interns? Let's celebrate Alex Winston with this post of our Intern Diaspora series! ✨

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Our crack team of experts is doing a great job equipment training in the field this week! 😎

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Only one more week until we start our field training in Central California! The team is looking forward to a full week of skill sharing about air quality monitors, calibration, and deployment practice with our awesome partners @CalAsthma🏡📊🌏🍳👩‍🔬🔌

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Please enjoy another edition of Berkeley Air's Former Intern Spotlight! Today we visit Xin Suen Ong. Thanks for everything Xin!!! 💖

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

July 6 is World Rural Development Day, where we recognize the disproportionate challenges faced by resilient women, Indigenous Peoples, and youth living in rural communities. At BA, we are committed to working towards global access to clean air and all other basic human rights.

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

New HAPIN pub! Mollinedo el al. discovered four potential sources of PM2.5 pollution in rural Guatemala: biomass burning, fossil fuels, crustal, & soil. Source Apportionment elevates exposure assessment by identifying more targeted interventions to protect health! 🌎 go.nature.com/4eW3lf1

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Sweeping changes to federal research funding have been proposed, including political review of grants, increased liabilities for research implementers, and broader termination provisions. Public comments (due July 13) will impact judicial review. bit.ly/4vEx96Z photo by M Daudy

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Congrats to our colleagues at Aprovecho on their 50th anniversary! Your dedication to making solid-fuel cooking safer, cleaner and more affordable for the world’s poorest families inspires us all. Thank you for your many contributions, and here’s to 50 more years! photo by Kendall Scott on Unsplash

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Have a vision for how cooking can be safer, air can be cleaner, or cooking carbon can be measured and traded more effectively? Come to ETHOS 2027, to be held Feb 4-6, 2027, in Portland, Oregon, USA. Scholarships available; apply by July 7, 2026. tinyurl.com/y73a3d8u

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Summer Solstice from Berkeley Air! Here's to the longest day of the year, golden evenings, meals shared outdoors, flourishing gardens, and a little midsummer magic in the air. Photo by Aaron Burden bit.ly/4v7vsyE

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Join us in honoring Juneteenth Freedom Day! To learn more about the holiday's history, key figures, and recommended reading, visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture website. s.si.edu/4jr96Sh

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Preparing for LIFT-off! 🚀 Our new LIFT project will soon begin measuring a wide range of cooking-related indoor air pollutants in communities across California. After our first virtual equipment training, we’re looking forward to meeting in July and getting started. #IndoorAirQuality #CleanCooking

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

This Loving Day, we celebrate the impact of Loving v. Virginia & the freedom to marry whoever you love. At BA, we are fortunate to work with families & communities across the world. We are thankful for the connections bringing people together & the shared humanity uniting us!

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Lead is a pervasive pollutant with serious health risk upon exposure. High BP, which affects ~33% of the global population, can serve as a primary indicator of health impacts from exposure. As part of the HAPIN trial, Karakwende et al. explores this relationship: bit.ly/4v6QoWK

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Happy Monday! Today we're catching up with another Berkeley Air alum, Dr. David Yang, whose work continues to make a meaningful impact. We're proud to see all that he's accomplished since his internship with us. 🌟

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Berkeley Air’s Managing Director Dana Charron will attend the IEA Summit on #CleanCooking in Africa in July. Excited to witness new sector commitments and developments and connect with colleagues and collaborators! tinyurl.com/fap5d7ht

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Air pollution doesn’t just affect our lungs and hearts, it can impact our brains too. New research links PM2.5 exposure to reduced cognitive performance, learning, and memory. Protecting indoor air quality is essential for safeguarding long-term brain health. #IndoorAirQuality #cleancooking

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

BA's Michael Johnson spent the second half of his time in Tanzania facilitating a lab capacity training at @TBS_Tanzania. Training focused on strengthening skills to support compliance with minimum energy performance standards currently under development in Tanzania." #CapacityBuilding #CleanCooking

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Shoutout to our very own Sydney Jones! 🥳 In her first first-author pub, examining knowledge and awareness of tick-borne diseases and Passive Surveillance Programs in CT, which are essential for monitoring incidence. 👩🏽‍🔬📈 Check out the full story here: bit.ly/4nKHPO9

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Happy Friday and welcome to another edition of Berkeley Air's employee highlight series! Thanks to our super cool intern Maddie Hetrich. 🌟

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🐝 It's World Bee Day! Bees play a vital role in healthy ecosystems and food systems. Today we’re celebrating the tiny pollinators that protect the environments we all depend on, from cleaner air to healthier communities. #WorldBeeDay

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We facilitated a productive second Technical Working Group discussing MEPS for various clean cooking technologies. Thank you to our meeting participants and partners @TBS_Tanzania , @WBG_Energy , and the Tanzania Ministry of Energy for leading this work!

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

This International Day of Plant Health , we’re celebrating the role healthy plants play both outdoors & indoors. Here at BA, we love our houseplants, and indoor plants can help support healthier indoor environments. 🌿

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Introducing a new Berkeley Air post series: The Intern Diaspora! We will be highlighting former BA interns who are now making moves and magic elsewhere ✨ First up, let's celebrate Dr. Maneet Kaur!

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We are gearing up for our second Technical Working Group meeting and lab capacity training in Tanzania next week with our collaborators @TBS_Tanzania @WBG_Energy and the Tanzania Ministry of Energy! #CleanCooking #Cookstoves

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berkeleyair.bsky.social @berkeleyair.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

#cleancooking is a poster child for integrated action on SDGs and climate, reducing CO2 and black carbon and offering many benefits. We hope the 7th Conference on Climate & SDG Synergies will showcase this special sector. @unfccc @undesa tinyurl.com/mvu6xch8

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