{"id":28744,"date":"2020-02-26T05:31:35","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T04:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/international\/?p=28744"},"modified":"2023-05-20T13:05:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-20T11:05:49","slug":"our-global-movement-against-air-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/international\/story\/28744\/our-global-movement-against-air-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"Our global movement against air pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyday, the air that most of us breathe is increasing our risk of strokes, heart disease, lung cancer, asthma, and so much more. This is because of air pollution that comes largely from burning fossil fuels, which also drives the climate emergency. <\/p>\n\n

Alongside the release of a new study<\/a> which highlighted the global cost of air pollution from burning fossil fuels and an estimated 4.5 million deaths each year worldwide due to the same fossil fuels, people have been taking to the streets across the world to demand #CleanAirNow. Together, we are powerful.<\/p>\n\n

See for yourself! Below are some images from the incredible #CleanAirNow moments that have taken place so far in 2020.<\/p>\n\n

Thailand: 23 January<\/strong> & 28 January <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\"Activists
Activists hold placards sending message to Thai government to tackle air pollution problem.\n\nGreenpeace Thailand together with EnLaw, EARTH, BioThai, Foundation for Consumers, Friend Zone, Mayday, Climate Strike Thailand and civil society today call on Thai government to take urgent steps to combat the PM2.5 levels in Thailand\u2019s air.<\/figcaption>
\u00a9 Wason Wanichakorn \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Activists
Activists hold placards sending message to Thai government to tackle air pollution problem.\n\nGreenpeace Thailand together with EnLaw, EARTH, BioThai, Foundation for Consumers, Friend Zone, Mayday, Climate Strike Thailand and civil society today call on Thai government to take urgent steps to combat the PM2.5 levels in Thailand\u2019s air.<\/figcaption>
\u00a9 Wason Wanichakorn \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Prapokklao
Thailand Solar Fund project – which Greenpeace Thailand is a part of – aims to install solar panels on hospital rooftops, support renewable energy in the country, reduce carbon emission and phase away from fossil fuel.
\u00a9 Roengchai Kongmuang \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Romania: 31 January<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\"Greenpeace
Greenpeace Romania activists protest against air pollution in Bucharest in 4 critical places in the city that register some of the highest pollution rates: the energy sector, the construction sector, the waste sector (waste deposits) and traffic.
\u00a9 Catalin Georgescu \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Greenpeace
Greenpeace Romania activists protest against air pollution in Bucharest in 4 critical places in the city that register some of the highest pollution rates: the energy sector, the construction sector, the waste sector (waste deposits) and traffic.
\u00a9 Catalin Georgescu \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Bulgaria: 7 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\"Activists
Activists demand clean air, coal phase-out by 2030 and expose waste burning in coal power plants as a false alternative in front of the Bulgarian Parliament.
\u00a9 Ivan Donchev \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Activists
Activists demand clean air, coal phase-out by 2030 and expose waste burning in coal power plants as a false alternative in front of the Bulgarian Parliament.
\u00a9 Ivan Donchev \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Senegal : 11 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\"Greenpeace
Greenpeace Volunteers from Dakar (Senegal) asking for clean air now!\n\nAir pollution from fossil fuels causes around 4.5 million deaths each year. So while we pay the price of air pollution with our health, fossil fuel companies are profiting.<\/figcaption>
\u00a9 Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Greenpeace
Greenpeace Volunteers from Dakar (Senegal) asking for clean air now!\n\nAir pollution from fossil fuels causes around 4.5 million deaths each year. So while we pay the price of air pollution with our health, fossil fuel companies are profiting.<\/figcaption>
\u00a9 Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

South Africa: 16 February<\/strong> & 22 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\"At
Six Greenpeace Africa activists wearing superhero costumes leapt onto the SuperSport Park cricket field during the international T20 match between England and South Africa to hand the Proteas captain his team air pollution masks. Another team of activists dropped a banner from a floodlight in the stadium: \u201cToxic air is not just a game #BowlOutAirPollution”.
\u00a9 Shayne Robinson \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"\"
Durban Volunteers, creative use eco-friendly go carts at the Durban Promenade to raise awareness and the demand for Clean Air. 7 Volunteers attended and they took an opportunity to interact with community members.
\u00a9 Seyuran Pillay<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"\"
In Johannesburg, 8 Volunteers attended a yoga session and a walk at Zoo Lake South Africa to highlight and Demand Clean.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

India: 12 January & 16 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\"People
People supporting Greenpeace India’s campaign, Clean Air Nation, which promotes clean air and a healthy future for all, gather at Chennai’s Marina beach.
\u00a9 Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Greenpeace
Greenpeace India conducted the flash mob in New Delhi at Dilli Haat on 16th Feb to create public awareness on Air pollution, its sources, health impacts and solutions.
\u00a9 Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Greenpeace
Greenpeace India conducted the flash mob in New Delhi at Dilli Haat on 16th Feb to create public awareness on Air pollution, its sources, health impacts and solutions.
\u00a9 Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Turkey: 16 February & 23 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\"Air
Air pollution leads to 8 million early deaths every year in the world. On 16 February, activists held a bicycle action to spread their demand: \u201cWe want fresh air\u201d.
\u00a9 Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Air
Air pollution leads to 8 million early deaths every year in the world. On 16 February, activists held a bicycle action to spread their demand: \u201cWe want fresh air\u201d.
\u00a9 Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Activist
Activist holds a Clean Air Now placard in the street of Istanbul, Turkey.
\u00a9 Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Cameroon: 24 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\"On
Activities were held in front of a multi-purpose stadium in Yaound\u00e9, Cameroon and a landmark in Douala, Cameroon to amplify the message that air pollution is a public health crisis and demand the authorities to act on this crisis with urgency.
\u00a9 Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Activities
Activities were held in front of a multi-purpose stadium in Yaound\u00e9, Cameroon and a landmark in Douala, Cameroon to amplify the message that air pollution is a public health crisis and demand the authorities to act on this crisis with urgency. 
\u00a9 Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Indonesia: 23 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\"Some
Some Greenpeace volunteer holds sign at the Suralaya coal power plant in Cilegon city, Banten Province, Indonesia.
\u00a9 Rendra Hernawan \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"A
A Greenpeace volunteer holds an art picture showing a man wearing a gas mask at Pasupati bridge during an air pollution campaign, in Bandung.
\u00a9 Djuli Pamungkas \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Greenpeace
Greenpeace volunteers hold an art picture shows the Welcome statues hold message “Clean Air Please” during an air pollution campaign in Jakarta.
\u00a9 Jurnasyanto Sukarno \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Kenya: 24-25 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\"17
17 volunteers took to the streets in Kenya to demand their basic right to breathe clean air. 
\u00a9 Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"\"
17 volunteers took to the streets in Kenya to demand their basic right to breathe clean air.
\u00a9 John Kamao<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"17
17 volunteers took to the streets in Kenya to demand their basic right to breathe clean air. 
\u00a9 Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

We\u2019re calling on those responsible for the air pollution crisis to act. To stop the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and to phase out coal power stations.<\/p>\n\n

Together, we\u2019re going to end the air pollution crisis once and for all.<\/p>\n\n

Sign the petition<\/a> \u2013 Air pollution is a public health emergency with too many of us breathing toxic air. We can fix this by coming together, demanding action and holding polluters accountable.<\/p>\n\n

Kate Ford is a part of Communications at Greenpeace International.<\/em><\/p>\n

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