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# Habitable Air

Urban Inequality in the Time of Climate Change

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- [Climate Change in Changing Times](https://habitableair.org/climate-change-in-changing-times/) - Climate Change in Changing TimesConference and Ph.D. Workshop in Paris, France30 September, 2026 to 2 October, 2026Hosted 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 on climate change
- [Advancing Sustainable Solutions: The Habitable Air Project at the UN HLPF](https://habitableair.org/advancing-sustainable-solutions-the-habitable-air-project-at-the-un-hlpf/) - 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
- [Learning Through the Flames: Teaching Eco-Anxiety and Urban Resilience in the Face of Ecological Distress](https://habitableair.org/learning-through-the-flames-teaching-eco-anxiety-and-urban-resilience-in-the-face-of-ecological-distress/) - When wildfires tear through cities or forests, the smoke often carries more than ash, it brings fear, grief, and a growing sense of helplessness about our planet’s future. But what if these emotions could also be starting points for deeper understanding and change? In a recent co-authored contribution by our project Principal Investigator Prof.
- [IPCC Report Urges Urgent Climate Action to Secure Sustainable Future](https://habitableair.org/ipcc-report-urges-urgent-climate-action-to-secure-sustainable-future/) - The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has emphasised the urgent need for immediate and significant action to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impacts. The report highlights that human activities are causing global warming, as evidenced by the fact that global surface temperatures have increased by 1.1°C above pre-industrial
- [Monitoring and Measuring Emissions: The Habitable Air Project](https://habitableair.org/monitoring-and-measuring-emissions-the-habitable-air-project/) - The Habitable Air project introduces a new pilot study to identify, monitor, and measure community-level emissions. The pilot study, led by Dr. Kerry Chance, will employ air quality sensors placed in key household and institutional sites. The article was first published by the Department of Social Anthropology, University of Bergen: 04.08.2023
- [Unlocking the Climate Finance Puzzle: A Wealth Tax Revolution](https://habitableair.org/unlocking-the-climate-finance-puzzle-a-wealth-tax-revolution/) - In a recent study, researchers Chancel, Bothe, and Voituriez dive into the heart of the triple climate inequality crisis, revealing an urgent need for a revolutionary solution. Published in Nature Climate Change, their work sheds light on the intricate dance between rising urban inequality, deepening political divisions, and the looming spectre of pollution and global
- [Addressing Air Pollution at The UN](https://habitableair.org/addressing-air-pollution-at-the-un/) - 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.
- [University World News Spotlights Our Research Project](https://habitableair.org/university-world-news-spotlights-our-innovative-research-project/) - 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
- [UiB Researchers Illuminate the Hazards of Air Pollution](https://habitableair.org/uib-researchers-illuminate-the-hazards-of-air-pollution/) - 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
- [Unhabitable Air: Only 7 Nations Meet WHO Standard & Breathe Easy](https://habitableair.org/unhabitable-air-only-7-nations-meet-who-standard-breathe-easy/) - 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
- [Landmark Study Links Air Pollution to Increased Mortality: 30 Years Later, the Fight for Clean Air Continues](https://habitableair.org/landmark-study-links-air-pollution-to-increased-mortality-30-years-later-the-fight-for-clean-air-continues/) - 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
- [Climate Change: A Threat to Health, But Also an Opportunity for Action](https://habitableair.org/climate-change-a-threat-to-health-but-also-an-opportunity-for-action/) - 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
- [ The Silent Threat: Air Pollution & Your Mental Health](https://habitableair.org/the-silent-threat-air-pollution-your-mental-health/) - 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.
- [The Power of Breathing Together: Durban Shack Dwellers Turn Air into Collective Action](https://habitableair.org/the-power-of-breathing-together-durban-shack-dwellers-turn-air-into-collective-action/) - In a world where air pollution and environmental concerns are gaining increasing attention, a recent study sheds light on a remarkable phenomenon in South Africa that speaks volumes about human resilience and community solidarity. Titled “Coughing Out the City: Habitable Air in Petrochemical South Africa” by Kerry Ryan Chance, this study explores how residents of
- [Green Transition and the Creation of More Habitable Spaces](https://habitableair.org/green-transition-and-the-creation-of-more-habitable-spaces/) - 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
- [Gramsci at Sea: Navigating the Oceanic Mind of a Revolutionary](https://habitableair.org/gramsci-at-sea-navigating-the-oceanic-mind-of-a-revolutionary/) - In a world grappling with unprecedented environmental challenges and the complexities of global capitalism, a new book, “Gramsci at Sea” by Sharad Chari (Senior Researcher – Habitable Air), offers a thought-provoking exploration of the renowned philosopher Antonio Gramsci’s ideas in the context of our oceanic present. While Gramsci is not typically associated with the sea,
- [Climate Change and Children's Health: A Call to Action for a Safer Future](https://habitableair.org/climate-change-and-childrens-health-a-call-to-action-for-a-safer-future/) - As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States released its Climate Change and Children’s Health Report, the implications reverberate not only within the country but resonate globally. Children, being a vulnerable demographic, bear a disproportionate burden of the effects of climate change, including higher rates of respiratory disease, reduced academic achievement, increased risk
- [Unveiling Insights into Holistic Energy Systems: A Profile Feature of Katja Mueller](https://habitableair.org/unveiling-insights-into-holistic-energy-systems-a-profile-feature-of-katja-mueller/) - In the expansive realm of energy production systems, where the interplay of technology, society, and the environment forms a complex web of influences, Katja Mueller emerges as a prominent researcher unravelling the intricate tapestry. one researcher stands out. Affiliated with the Habitable Air project, Mueller’s journey into this multifaceted domain has been inspired by a
- [Capturing Solastalgia: A Visual Journey Through a Changing Landscape](https://habitableair.org/capturing-solastalgia-a-visual-journey-through-a-changing-landscape/) - In an era marked by environmental challenges and shifting landscapes, Habitable Air Senior Researcher, Courtney Desiree Morris takes us on a poignant visual odyssey. Titled “Solastalgia,” this photographic series dives deep into the heart of southwest Louisiana, a region steeped in the history of the petroleum industry. Solastalgia, a term coined by Australian environmental
- [A Summary of the article: Lebanon’s neglected dams are powering a secret community of crypto miners](https://habitableair.org/adam-hasan-new-publication/) - By Jacob Russell and Adam Hasan (Habitable Air Affiliate Researcher) In January 2022, police raids disrupted crypto miners in Lebanon’s mountainous Chouf region. This is due to so many miners setting up in the region, they destabilised the local grid. Miners were attracted to the region due to its cheap electricity, but now because
- [Intersections of Urban Inequality, Political Division, and Pollution in the “Habitable Air” Project](https://habitableair.org/welcome-to-the-habitable-air-project-website/) - As global temperatures continue to rise and the impact of pollution and climate change becomes increasingly apparent...
- [<strong>New Study Sheds Light on Eco-Anxiety and Climate Urgency in Cape Town</strong>](https://habitableair.org/new-study-sheds-light-on-eco-anxiety-and-climate-urgency-in-cape-town/) - Cape Town, South Africa – A new study by Kerry Ryan Chance, published in Transition Issue 133 by Indiana University Press, explores the impact of urban fires on the city of Cape Town and the role of eco-anxiety in shaping climate policies. The study argues that fear of fire, or “eco-anxiety,” is often used to
- [<strong>New Special Issue Explores Egalitarian Thought and Dynamics in Modern Society</strong>](https://habitableair.org/new-special-issue-explores-egalitarian-thought-and-dynamics-in-modern-society/) - A new series of articles delving into the concept of egalitarianism has been published, exploring its various dynamics and how it has shaped human history. The articles are published in Volume 66: Issue 3 of Social Analysis and titled: Egalitarian Life and Life Forms: Ethnographic Perspectives on Political Experimentation. Authored by a diverse group of
- [Navigating History and Belief: Devotional Practices in the Bolivian Andes](https://habitableair.org/navigating-history-and-belief-devotional-practices-in-the-bolivian-andes/) - In her article “Critical ontologies: rethinking relations to other-than-humans from the Bolivian Andes,” Mareike Winchell delves into the intricate social and historical dynamics of the village of Sarahuayto in Bolivia. The article provides a vivid narrative centred around Oscar, a key informant for the author’s fieldwork, who unveils a family history linked to the legacy
- [Connecting a Decade-Old Study to the Current Efforts of Habitable Air](https://habitableair.org/connecting-a-decade-old-study-to-the-current-efforts-of-habitable-air/) - In 2013, Sharad Chari published an insightful journal article titled “Detritus in Durban: Polluted Environs and the Biopolitics of Refusal,” which shed light on the struggles faced by residents of South Durban’s marginalised neighborhoods. As we reflect on the past, it is essential to connect this work with the present efforts of Habitable Air, a
- [Exploring the Unseen: Courtney Desiree Morris Reveals the Power of Memory and Black Place-Making in "Seeing Stories Beneath the Surface"](https://habitableair.org/exploring-the-unseen-courtney-desiree-morris-reveals-the-power-of-memory-and-black-place-making-in-seeing-stories-beneath-the-surface/) - In a captivating journal article titled “Seeing Stories Beneath the Surface,” published by NACLA Report on the Americas, visual/conceptual artist and Assistant Professor Courtney Desiree Morris leads readers on a profound exploration of a small Louisiana town. This town, deeply affected by the petrochemical industry, unveils landscapes and memories that provoke deep reflection. Morris, a
- [Unveiling the Intersection of Climate, Race, and Religion: New Research Explores Bolivia's Environmental Politics](https://habitableair.org/unveiling-the-intersection-of-climate-race-and-religion-new-research-explores-bolivias-environmental-politics/) - Anthropologist Mareike Winchell’s Article Sheds Light on Climates of Anti-Blackness and Indigenous Resilience Habitable Air is pleased to present a groundbreaking research article titled “Climates of Anti-Blackness: Religion, Race, and Environmental Politics in Bolivia” by Mareike Winchell, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the London School of Economics, and project affiliate on Habitable Air. The article
- [Negotiation of personhood while battling industrial deathscapes](https://habitableair.org/negotiation-of-personhood-while-battling-industrial-deathscapes/) - In our interconnected world, certain regions have become synonymous with hazardous air pollution and industrial toxicity, transforming into what is commonly known as “industrial deathscapes.” These landscapes are marred by the looming threat to human health and well-being, raising urgent concerns about the disproportionate impacts on marginalised communities. In this blog, we will delve into
- [Challenging the Hegemony of Lignite Mining in Germany's Rhineland Region](https://habitableair.org/challenging-the-hegemony-of-lignite-mining-in-germanys-rhineland-region/) - Felix Lussem, a Ph.D researcher on the Habitable Air project recently wrote an article for the Focaal blog that sheds light on the history and current situation of lignite mining in the Rhineland region of Germany. The article notes that coal mining, historically associated with the development of the welfare state and workers’ rights, has
- [Exploring the Potential Impact of Climate Change and Altered Ecology on Respiratory Health in Durban, South Africa](https://habitableair.org/exploring-the-potential-impact-of-climate-change-and-altered-ecology-on-respiratory-health-in-durban-south-africa/) - Climate change is a major concern for many communities across the world, with one of its many effects being altered ecology. Longer pollen seasons caused by increasing temperatures, for example, lead to a higher release of pollutants into the air, posing significant risks to those with respiratory illnesses such as asthma. South Africa ranks 25th
- [Researching Environmental Injustice and Climate Inaction in Durban, South Africa](https://habitableair.org/researching-environmental-injustice-and-climate-inaction-in-durban-south-africa/) - Urban inequality is a significant challenge that is prevalent in many parts of the world, leading to disparities in access to resources, services, education, and economic opportunities. Fenceline and frontline communities (communities located near industrial activity) are particularly vulnerable to these disparities due to their proximity to industrial activity, which exposes them to various environmental
- [Breathing Clean: Reflections on the Annual Maurice S. Segal Lecture and the Fight Against Air Pollution](https://habitableair.org/breathing-clean-reflections-on-the-annual-maurice-s-segal-lecture-and-the-fight-against-air-pollution/) - The annual Dr. Maurice S. Segal Lecture, presented by The Fletcher School in partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine, featured Jane Burston, the Founder and Executive Director of the Clean Air Fund. The lecture series honours Dr. Morris Seibel, a prominent researcher in lung disease. Burston’s lecture highlighted the intersection of health and climate
- [Experimenting with Failure: Insights from Charlotte Bruckermann's Recent Article on China's Environmental Policies](https://habitableair.org/experimenting-with-failure-insights-from-charlotte-bruckermanns-recent-article-on-chinas-environmental-policies/) - In a recent article titled “The pragmatism of continual failure: environmental policy as experimentation in China,” Charlotte Bruckermann (University of Cologne and Senior Researcher: Habitable Air) sheds light on the issue of air pollution in China and the failure of environmental policies to address its detrimental effects on citizens’ health. The article examines the perspectives
- [<strong>Industrial Toxicity and Air Pollution in South Durban: Exploring the Link with Asthma through the Habitable Air Project</strong>](https://habitableair.org/industrial-toxicity-and-air-pollution-in-south-durban-exploring-the-link-with-asthma-through-the-habitable-air-project/) - Asthma is an incredibly complex disease that is often overlooked and understudied, particularly in South Africa and generally in the Global South. In South Africa, the story of asthma is deeply entwined with industrial toxicity and air pollution that increase the burden of having this disease. As an ethnographic study, it is crucial to understand
- [First Workshop September 14-15 2022](https://habitableair.org/workshop-september-14-15/) - Project workshop September 14-15, 2022 The Habitable Air workshop was held in Paris September 2022. Core member and affiliates were invited to present their work and draw connections to the project's major themes, such as climate change, energy infrastructure and urban inequality. We thank you all for the wonderful conversations and discussions held in

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- [Homepage](https://habitableair.org/) - HABITABLE AIR “Habitable Air” is a project that addresses the under-analyzed relationship between three urgent issues: (1) the rapid growth of urban inequality; (2) the amplification of political divisions in major democracies; and (3) the increasing impact of pollution and global warming. Urban InequalityWithin a city or town, variations in access to services and/or health
- [Events](https://habitableair.org/events/) - 30 Sep Climate Change in Changing Times - Conference and Ph.D. Workshop 9:00 amMerchant Hall, 1152 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA Please join us for an evening of conversation and connection at the opening of the Habitable Air art exhibit. This informal gathering welcomes attendees of the American Anthropological Association conference, artists, and community members.
- [Project Team](https://habitableair.org/project-team/) - PROJECT TEAM RESEARCHERS Kerry Ryan Chance Project Leader Read More × Kerry Ryan Chance, Principal Investigator (PI) of the Habitable Air project. As a Professor at the University of Bergen and Marie Curie Fellow, she conducts research on urban ecology and the cultural dynamics of climate change in South Africa and the U.S. She is the
- [Annotated Bibliography](https://habitableair.org/resources/literature/) - FURTHER LITERATURE A reading list tailored to the project’s major themes and topics. General Chari, S. (2013). Detritus in Durban: Polluted Environs and the Biopolitics of Refusal. In A. L. Stoler (Ed.), Imperial Debris: On Ruins and Ruination (pp. 131-161). Durham and London: Duke University Press.Sharad Chari delves into the experiences of marginalized neighborhoods in
- [News and Events](https://habitableair.org/news-and-events/) - NEWS AND BLOGS 11 Jun News Habitable Air Climate Change in Changing Times 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 Berge Read More 8 Apr Blog Wesley Maraire Learning Through the Flames: Teaching
- [Visual Media](https://habitableair.org/resources/visual-media/) - VISUAL LIBRARY This collection of images and films aims to visualise the urban spaces researched by project members and our affiliates. Climate Action by Kerry Ryan Chance Green Apartheid by Stefan Ogedengbe “Green Apartheid” is a recent term that has sprung out of an urban geography study in South Africa (Venter et al. 2020).The term
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