Climate Change in Changing Times Conference and Ph.D. Workshop in Paris, France 30 September, 2026 to 2 October, 2026 Hosted by the Habitable Air Project at the University of Bergen (UiB), led by Dr. Kerry Ryan Chance and funded by the European Commission and the Research Council of Norway, this conference and Ph.D. workshop focuses …
The article was first published by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) The Habitable Air Project, led by Dr Kerry Ryan Chance at the University of Bergen (UiB) in Norway, has emerged as a leading voice in addressing the interconnected challenges of air pollution and climate change. Their recent participation at the United …
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We are thrilled to announce that our research project, led by Principal Investigator Dr Kerry Ryan Chance, has been prominently featured in University World News. The article, titled “Raising the Voice of HE on the Global Sustainability Stage,” showcases the vital role our work is playing in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of …
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Principal investigator Kerry Ryan Chance of the Habitable Air project spoke at the 2024 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) at the United Nations in New York on the urgent issue of air pollution and how this impacts on climate change and public health.
This article was first published by the University of Bergen on 14 June 2024, by Amanda Schei. Did you know that nearly 99 percent of the world’s population doesn’t breathe air that is sufficiently clean? Associate Professor in the Department of Social Anthropology, Kerry Ryan Chance, is one of many UiB researchers that …
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Unequal Lungs, Unequal Voices: 2023 Air Report Exposes Pollution’s Role in Global Divides The 2023 IQAir World Air Quality Report paints a disturbing picture, not just of air pollution, but of its role in amplifying existing global challenges. It exposes a world where rapid urban inequality and political polarisation create a breeding ground …
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Thirty years ago, a groundbreaking Harvard study published in the New England Journal of Medicine established a clear link between air pollution and death rates. The Habitable Air project, celebrating its anniversary, remains highly relevant as we grapple with the interconnected issues of urban inequality, political division, and environmental degradation. This pioneering study was …
Our planet is warming at an alarming pace, and the consequences are far-reaching. Recent research published in Nature Medicine by Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum, Tara Neville, Christian Schweizer, and Maria Neira reveals a troubling connection: climate change is not just an environmental issue; it’s a major threat to global health. The study underscores the perilous pace …
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In a groundbreaking study conducted in Rome, a team of researchers uncovered a concerning link between long-term exposure to air pollution and mental disorders. The study, co-authored by Federica Nobile, Anna Forastiere, Paola Michelozzi, Francesco Forastiere, and Massimo Stafoggia, delves into the impact of air pollution on the mental well-being of adults over eight years. …
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What is habitable space? At the surface level, it’s a rather vague question that could take you in any direction. In some ways, understanding the concept of habitable space is fundamental to human existence, encompassing various aspects across time, place, and culture. For me, I often find myself returning to the works of Lewis Mumford …
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