How do urban trees cope with pollution and extreme heat, and what does this mean for the air we breathe? A new study at The Cyprus Institute aims to answer these questions by decoding the chemical signals plants release in cities. As many cities seek to expand greenery to counter rising temperatures and poor air …
An overview study by Dr. Vijay Kanawade from the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) at the Cyprus Institute (CyI) sheds new light on the role of atmospheric bases, especially amines, in airborne aerosol production, a key process influencing air quality, cloud formation, and climate change. Published in Communications Earth & Environment, this study marks the …
The revised Ambient Air Quality Directive entered into force on Tuesday (10 Dec), aligning 2030 EU air quality standards more closely with World Health Organization recommendations. It is an important step toward better protecting Europeans’ health and moving forward on the path to zero pollution in our environment by 2050. The revised Directive comes with a …
The Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) of the Cyprus Institute and the Ministry of Environment of Egypt have recently joined forces in an effort to further enhance the established air quality network of Cairo, by enhancing the capabilities to measure specific pollutants, setting up an advanced early warning system and the ability to identify …