Climate Action
Poor air quality is shortening our lives — asking for open data can change that
In cities that issue regular public updates on air quality, citizens live longer. That's why open data is critical for improving air quality globally.
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University of Chicago
Based in Chicago with locations in Beijing, Hong Kong, India, London, Luxor, Paris and Singapore, the University of Chicago is a destination for inquiry, research and education. It is home to 140 research centres and institutes, including the Energy Policy Institute, Urban Laboratories and the Urban Education Institute, which strives to improve education on Chicago's South side and nationwide. Eighty-nine Nobel laureates are associated with the university, including five current faculty members; one former senior lecturer is a former president of the United States.
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Nature and Biodiversity
Why we need to invest in air quality
We lose two years off of the average life expectancy across the world due to particulate pollution. So, now is the opportune time to invest in air quality.
Urban Transformation
The circular economy could save life on Earth – starting with our cities
The innovation to unite consumption and sustainability can only take place in our cities – and we need to make it our number one priority.
