Clean Air Journal

The #CleanAirJ publishes #openaccess articles on #airquality #atmoschem & the impacts of #airpollution relevant to Africa. We publish 2 issues/yr and #NACA2023

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The newest issue of #CleanAirJ is published. Check out for great research on #AfricaAQ
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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.
https://t.co/4B56bBmQzR

#AirQuality #PublicHealth #Lagos #EnvironmentalRisk

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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
https://t.co/KjDrGdgRSU

#PM25 #AirQuality #MiningImpacts #SouthAfrica

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Toxic Metals in Industrial Dust: Saldanha Bay
Long-term monitoring links lead and manganese exposure to potential public health risks, with some communities more affected than others.
🔗 https://t.co/BSq4FTkjcW
#AirQuality #EnvironmentalHealth #IndustrialPollution #PublicHealth

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Schmidt Number & Aeolian Sand Transport
New research shows the turbulent Schmidt number (Sc) plays a key role in sand transport, diffusion, and energy dissipation.
https://t.co/OMHg1WpXjF
#AirQuality #EnvironmentalFluidDynamics #SandTransport #ClimateScience #Research

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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.
https://t.co/X2Et5pFyBJ
#AirQuality #UrbanHealth #Zimbabwe

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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.

https://t.co/Qjm0bwaYpl

#AirQuality #CleanAir #AtmosphericScience

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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.

https://t.co/cA0783Jd3M

#WasteManagement #AirQuality #VaalTriangle #SA

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Bou-Ismail air alert!
PM2.5 exceeded safe levels on 42+ days. Vehicles are the main source; European & Saharan dust also affect air.
https://t.co/oh0IFRQBGE
#AirQuality #PM25 #BouIsmail #CleanAir #HealthRisk #Pollution

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What’s in the rain?
A 22-year study in Lamto, Côte d’Ivoire shows rising Na⁺, K⁺ & Cl⁻ in rainfall.
https://t.co/QalayTZMpE

#AirQuality #ClimateScience #WAM #CleanAir

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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.

https://t.co/ADAW2J3goH

#OccupationalHealth #Johannesburg

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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.

https://t.co/wIoinnlEsE

#AirQuality #Research

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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.
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#CleanAirJournal #OpenAccess #EnvironmentalScience

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

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Unpacking Air Pollution Dispersion Over Richards Bay

The research examines the complex environmental conditions affecting air pollution dispersion over Richards Bay, South Africa.

https://t.co/n7JvKjlhFc

#AirQualityResearch #RichardsBay #EnvironmentalScience

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Mapping Policy Failure: Critical Risks in South Africa's Air Quality Plans
This study identifies 15 critical assumptions and risks undermining policy implementation in South Africa.

https://t.co/NqywdEUsnD

#AirQualityManagement #TheoryOfChange #RiskAnalysis #AQMP

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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.

https://t.co/wQxRIjXlY0

#Ethiopia #AirQualityMonitoring

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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.
https://t.co/rO1s0gsMkA
#CLEANAIRForum2025 #CallForPapers

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

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ASSAf publishes policy brief on air quality offsets as an air quality management instrument.

This article provides an overview of this new approach.

https://t.co/HvjxF0fT32

#AirQualityManagement #Policy #ASSAf #EnvironmentalPolicy #SouthAfrica #Offsets

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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.

https://t.co/7GDORVGTxS

#SouthAfrica #AirPollution