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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Toxic Elements in Lagos Dust A study across Lagos found elevated lead and cadmium in indoor and roadside dust. Health risk analysis shows cancer risks for adults and children exceeding safe limits. ow.ly/2mbn50YekTT #AirQuality #PublicHealth #Lagos #EnvironmentalRisk

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

PM2.5 Near Gold Mine Tailings A year-long study found PM2.5 levels higher in the nearby community than at the gold mine tailings site, with frequent exceedances of WHO guidelines ow.ly/cQsx50YekO8 #PM25 #AirQuality #MiningImpacts #SouthAfrica

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Vehicular Emissions along Thika Superhighway, Kenya Buses were the largest sources of NOₓ and particulate matter, while two-wheelers dominated CO emissions—highlighting serious health risks. cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view... #AirQuality #TransportEmissions #Kenya #UrbanHealth

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Schmidt Number & Aeolian Sand Transport New research shows the turbulent Schmidt number (Sc) plays a key role in sand transport, diffusion, and energy dissipation. ow.ly/VR7U50Yekg5 #AirQuality #EnvironmentalFluidDynamics #SandTransport #ClimateScience #Research

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Tracking Urban Air Quality in Harare, Zimbabwe New research using a low-cost sensor over 12 months reveals winter air pollution levels far above WHO guidelines in a densely populated area of Harare. ow.ly/eKKW50Yejyy #AirQuality #UrbanHealth #Zimbabwe

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Passive samplers for SO₂, NO₂ & O₃ need regular checks. A 6-year study at Welgegund updated scaling factors vs active monitors, ensuring more accurate air quality data for future research. cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view… #AirQuality #CleanAir #AtmosphericScience

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Cleaner air starts with waste collection! Study in Zamdela, Vaal Triangle shows stopping open waste burning cuts SO₂, PM₁₀ & PM₂.₅, improving air quality for communities. cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view… #WasteManagement #AirQuality #VaalTriangle #SA

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Bou-Ismail air alert! PM2.5 exceeded safe levels on 42+ days. Vehicles are the main source; European & Saharan dust also affect air. cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view… #AirQuality #PM25 #BouIsmail #CleanAir #HealthRisk #Pollution

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

What’s in the rain? A 22-year study in Lamto, Côte d’Ivoire shows rising Na⁺, K⁺ & Cl⁻ in rainfall. ow.ly/vPjh50Y0uAA #AirQuality #ClimateScience #WAM #CleanAir

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Smoke from charcoal braais isn’t harmless. New Johannesburg research shows high levels of fine particles and toxic metals — posing serious health risks to informal food workers and impacting air quality. ow.ly/E87l50XZzUV #OccupationalHealth #Johannesburg

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Clean Air Journal Vol. 35 No. 2 (2025) is out! New research covers charcoal smoke in Johannesburg, rainwater ions in Lamto, waste collection benefits in the Vaal Triangle, Bou-Ismail air pollution, and passive sampler evaluation. ow.ly/Ke0i50XTVUU #CleanAirJournal #AirQuality #Research

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Clean Air Journal is Africa’s official open-access journal on air quality, pollution & clean air policy. Research, insights & solutions for healthier air across the continent. 🔗 ow.ly/TI9850XJzaK #CleanAirJournal #OpenAccess #EnvironmentalScience

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Clean Air Journal: Free, Open Access Research! We support free, peer-reviewed, quality global knowledge exchange for cleaner air! ow.ly/vTMq50XBg7i #OpenAccess #FreeResearch #CleanAirJournal #EnvironmentalScience #KnowledgeExchange #NoPublicationFees #NACAP

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

‪Clean Air Journal‬ ‪@cleanairjournal.bsky.social‬ · 9d Mapping Policy Failure: Critical Risks in South Africa's Air Quality Plans This study identifies 15 critical assumptions and risks undermining policy implementation ow.ly/qame50XryfA #AirQualityManagement #TheoryOfChange #RiskAnalysis #AQMP

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Unpacking Air Pollution Dispersion Over Richards Bay The research examines the complex environmental conditions affecting air pollution dispersion over Richards Bay, South Africa. ow.ly/i9zM50XryhH #AirQualityResearch #RichardsBay #EnvironmentalScience

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

A Critical Reflection on Air Quality Monitoring in Ethiopia Ethiopia's air monitoring is underdeveloped amid rapid growth. Details challenges and offers a path forward through tech, policy, and partnerships. ow.ly/slqc50XrybX #Ethiopia #AirQualityMonitoring

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Call for Papers: CLEAN-Air Forum 2025 Special Issue This issue of the Clean Air Journal aims to publish selected papers based on abstracts presented at the CLEAN-Air Forum 2025 (July 15-17, 2025) held in Nairobi, Kenya. ow.ly/I3lP50Xry8k #CLEANAIRForum2025 #CallForPapers

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Clean Air Journal: Free, Open Access Research! All research is freely available immediately upon publication, with no submission or publication fees. cleanairjournal.org.za/about #OpenAccess #FreeResearch #CleanAirJournal #EnvironmentalScience #KnowledgeExchange

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

ASSAf publishes policy brief on air quality offsets as an air quality management instrument. This article provides an overview of this new approach. ow.ly/9vP550X8k9b #AirQualityManagement #Policy #ASSAf #EnvironmentalPolicy #SouthAfrica #Offsets

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

South Africa needs to accelerate the adoption of stricter vehicle emission standards. This commentary addresses South Africa's current position regarding vehicle emission standards compared to other Global South countries. ow.ly/8ebU50X8k08 #VehicleEmissions #SouthAfrica #AirPollution

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Integrating air quality and climate change: A policy imperative for human well-being and equity for the G20. This editorial discusses South Africa's G20 Presidency theme of "Solidarity, Equity, and Sustainable Development. ow.ly/gG4j50X8jWx #ClimateAction #AirQuality #G20 #Policy

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Clean Air Journal Vol. 35 No. 1 (2025) Now Available This issue features research and insights on topics including the integration of air quality and climate change, vehicle emission standards in South Africa and Dar es Salaam. cleanairjournal.org.za/issue/view/1…

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Clean Air Journal's inclusive language policy This policy permits the publication of additional abstracts, written or narrated in any African language, supporting broader dissemination of scientific work. cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view...

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Air quality evolution in South Africa over the past 20 years: A journey from a consultant's viewpoint. This commentary offers a perspective on the evolution of air quality in South Africa over the past two decades. cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view...

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Tools and Resources Policy. This news piece explores the adoption of an Artificial Intelligence Tools and Resources Policy by the journal. cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view...

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

This longitudinal analysis presents findings on annual PM2.5 concentration variations in Blantyre City, Malawi. The study contributes to understanding local air quality dynamics. cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view...

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Household Air Pollution in SA: Insights on Fuel Switching This research brief reviews fuel switching and energy stacking practices in low-income South African households. cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view... #HouseholdAirPollution #SouthAfrica #EnergyPoverty #PublicHealth #Research

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Air Quality News for Africa from UNEA 6! The UNEA 6 Resolution on Air Quality highlights important integrated assessments for air pollution and climate change in Africa. cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view... #UNEA6 #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #CleanAirBenefits #EnvironmentalPolicy

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Decarbonizing Africa: A Path to Sustainable Transformation This commentary explores the transformative potential of decarbonization for Africa's sustainable future. cleanairjournal.org.za/article/view... #Decarbonization #Africa #Sustainability #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition #FutureOfAfrica

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Clean Air Journal @cleanairjournal.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

New Insights on Air Quality in Africa This issue presents discussions on decarbonization in Africa, the influence of household energy on air pollution, PM2.5 variations in Malawi, and other relevant topics. cleanairjournal.org.za/issue/view/1... #CleanAirJournal #AirQuality #Africa

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