Pollution

Measuring greenhouse gas emissions from on-site sanitation systems

Project / This project is reviewing methods for measuring, monitoring and verification of greenhouse gas emissions for use on onsite sanitation systems in Global South.

Planting trees does not make proposed Alaska oil project OK, SEI’s Michael Lazarus tells AP

Media coverage / SEI US Centre Director Michael Lazarus talks to The Associated Press about a contentious oil drilling proposal in Alaska.

Mapping local plastic recycling supply chains: insights from selected cities in India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam

Other publication / The assessments of the wastesheds aim to provide a better understanding of existing practices and systems and identify where improvements could be made.

Partnership forum for integrated action on air pollution and climate change in Africa

Past event / Forum will create awareness, partnerships and develop a road map for implementing the 37 measures across transport, residential, energy, agriculture and waste

Scaling up gas and electric cooking in low- and middle-income countries: climate threat or mitigation strategy with co-benefits?

Journal article / A novel analysis shows the global climate and health benefits of switching biomass cookstoves in low- and middle-income countries to electricity and LPG.

Guide developed by researchers at Stockholm Environment Institute plays key role in IKEA’s sustainability and climate report, adding air pollution for the first time

Press release / A sustainability and climate report by global retailer IKEA used a landmark guide which was developed by researchers from the Stockholm Environment Institute.

Novel research shows health, climate benefits of increasing access to electricity and gas for cooking in low- and middle-income countries

Press release / Expanding the use of LPG and/or grid electricity to replace biomass-fueled cooking in low- and middle-income countries benefits human health and climate.

Researchers seek views of how extreme weather affects older people

Press release / SEI's Gary Haq said they have experienced storms, flooding, heatwaves and drought in the UK and asks for input from citizens.

New research on the benefits of cleaner cooking: Q&A with Rob Bailis

Feature / SEI's Rob Bailis led research for a journal article featuring the first known analysis of the health and climate consequences of large-scale fuel transitions.