According to @WHO, nearly 9 out of 10 people are exposed to #airpollution levels that put them at increased 📈 risk for diseases including #heartdisease, #stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, #cancer & #pneumonia.
Australia has achieved a significant milestone on its pathway to net zero. Under the Government’s plan, an Australian New Vehicle Efficiency Standard is expected to come into effect from January 2025.
Read more about it in our recent newsletter here:
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Planning to fly to Thailand for vacation? ✈️ Read up on efforts being done to tackle persistent air quality for its residents and tourists here:
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Your Monday read: Did you know that electric vehicles (EVs) are not the only solution to emission control? Read more on The Delhi-based Energy and Resources Institute of India's (TERI) efforts here
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@AsianFuels and @teriin were happy to launch a joint report last week following close to 2 years of efforts focused on advancing India’s clean fuels transition in its automobile industry.
ACFA would like to thank the warm reception and fruitful discussions brought to the table from @NITIAayog, @CHTMOP, @IndianOilcl as well as the other major players in the auto industry, refineries and educational institutes.
#FuelEthers offer an efficient way of reducing the impact that #transport has on our environment. But how are fuel ethers made? Learn how these petrol-blending components help to provide high-performing & cleaner fuels. https://t.co/tlKm3Ph4Tc #Ethanol#Methanol
ACFA held its 51st Committee Meeting & was part of the 8th Global Executive Meeting in Madrid last week. We thank our enthusiastic board members for their participation & contribution to discussions that will help ACFA continue its advocacy for #cleanfuels and cleaner air in Asia
ACFA is honoured to have participated at #AtoZeroASEAN last week as a panel speaker discussing the topic of “Decarbonising the Transportation Sector - Role of Alternative Fuels, Technology Advancement and Policies”.
The event was also graced by the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Haji Fadilah bin Haji Yusof.
We are forward to a fruitful collaboration with other attendees, and other exciting conferences coming up!
The smog that fills Delhi has become an almost expected occurrence every year. India must find sustainable solutions urgently in #cleanfuels to clean up its air for a better quality of life for Indians now!
This deterioration in #airquality has raised concerns among residents and health experts, who are bracing themselves for the annual battle with poor air and its associated health issues.
#AQI#Delhi
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This is a timely reminder that the significant air pollution problem in populated Asian cities remains a big barrier to good quality of life in this part of the world.
Read more in our latest newsletter:
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Air pollution is more dangerous to the health of the average person than smoking or alcohol, with the threat worsening in its global epicentre South Asia, according to a recent study conducted by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (Epic).