MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project

A public health research initiative tackling air pollution in Dublin & Cork. This project is funded by @EPAResearchNews

[UN DESA Sustainable Development @SustDev]

🌍 26 January 2025: Celebrate clean energy solutions at the International Day of Clean Energy event.

At UNHQ NY or online, 10:00-1:00 EST.

Together, we can power progress! 💡 #CleanEnergyDay

https://t.co/Np7HpDmVgV

[Clean Air 2 Breathe @AirFairy04]

"Luxury Pollution"

#Woodburners release fine particles, PM2.5 that can exacerbate #asthma & other respiratory diseases & in some cases even contribute to #cancer.

The impact on neighbours is always overlooked.

#AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health https://t.co/N9fVF5ix36

[MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project @mapimpactie]

Which country has the most polluted air in Europe?

[MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project @mapimpactie]

Around 200 km of new active travel infrastructure will be delivered, supporting cleaner air, safer roads, and healthier communities
#ActiveTravel #Greenways #WalkingAndCycling #SustainableTransport #ClimateAction #CleanAir #PublicHealth #Ireland

[MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project @mapimpactie]

€360m for Active Travel & Greenways in 2026
Ireland is investing €360 million to expand walking, cycling, and greenway infrastructure nationwide.
🔹 €290m via the National Transport Authority for ~1,000 projects
🔹€62m for Greenways
🔹€8m for training & behaviour change

[MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project @mapimpactie]

Did you know?
Air pollution causes around 1,700 premature deaths every year in Ireland.

The health impacts fall hardest on children, older adults, and disadvantaged communities.
Clean air is not a luxury, it’s a public health necessity.

Evidence-based action matters.

#CleanAir

[MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project @mapimpactie]

Clean air protects health, reduces healthcare costs, and supports climate goals.

Public voices matter in shaping air quality policy.

Evidence-informed decisions today = healthier communities tomorrow.

[MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project @mapimpactie]

#CleanAirNight 22 January 2026

[MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project @mapimpactie]

We all want to stay warm this winter…

but polluted air shouldn’t cost us our health

Smoke and air pollution from everyday activities can seriously affect the air we breathe, indoors and outdoors.
#CleanAir #AirQuality #PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #CleanAirMatters

[Clean Air 2 Breathe @AirFairy04]

#CleanAirNight 22 January 2026

Shining the light on the uncomfortable truth about wood burning

#AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health #Environment
https://t.co/fiNppGvBsw

[Chronic Illness Channel @Chronic_Channel]

@Landofnod1969 @paulpowlesland "Stay indoors” assumes our homes are hermetically sealed labs.

They aren’t. Outdoor smoke happily comes inside through doors, vents, cracks and windows.....that’s called air.

Telling people to hide indoors doesn’t stop pollution harming our health.

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Oppressive heat. Species extinctions. Pollution-choked skies.

This is the future that awaits the world unless humanity takes dramatic steps to end a series of mushrooming environmental crises, finds #GEO7.

Read more: https://t.co/nI6kX3SV2T

[MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project @mapimpactie]

Deadline: 20 February 2026
More information and how to contribute: https://t.co/Igr2XVOjTt

#CleanAir #AirQuality #PublicConsultation #ClimateAction #PublicHealth #Ireland #EnvironmentalPolicy

[MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project @mapimpactie]

Public Consultation: Updating Ireland’s Clean Air Strategy

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment has opened a public consultation on updating Ireland’s Clean Air Strategy.

[MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project @mapimpactie]

This is an important opportunity to shape future actions on air quality, public health and climate, including progress towards WHO air quality guidelines.

Researchers, policymakers, local authorities and community stakeholders are encouraged to engage and share their views.

[Chronic Illness Channel @Chronic_Channel]

@natalieben Agree.
And while we are at it, let's stop all unnecessary wood burning.
#CleanAirNight

[MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project @mapimpactie]

Car dependency still unresolved 🚗

Ireland’s transport plan invests in EVs and public transport but avoids measures like low-emission zones or congestion charging. EVs help, but don’t cut traffic or pollution alone.

We need fewer car trips, not just cleaner cars.

[State of Global Air @HEISoGA]

Our December Science on the 7th conversation has been rescheduled to December 18th!

We'll discuss global & regional cooperation on air quality with Stefan Åström & Helena Varkkey.

Watch here ➡️ https://t.co/SznmBq1bRn
⏰ 9 AM EST | 2 PM GMT | 3 PM CET | 10:00 PM MYT

[MAP Impact – RCSI Clean Air Project @mapimpactie]

NYC congestion pricing cuts air pollution by 22% in six months In its first six months, New York City’s congestion pricing scheme has reduced air pollution by 22% in the toll zone, while improving air quality across the entire metropolitan region.

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Midweek at #UNEA7: catch the latest highlights and updates as stories come in from meeting rooms and corridors.

Multilateral Environmental Agreements Day, the Gala of Hope, and the #EarthChamps launch are all happening today.

https://t.co/gKxQAMUFnv