Centre for Air pollution, energy and health Research
Bringing together research on how air pollution and new forms of energy affect our health
An NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence
As bushfires continue, the exposure of communities to smoke has become unprecedented. This evidence-based factsheet outlines what the health impacts are to bushfire smoke, which groups are most vulnerable, what we can do to minimise exposure and why climate change is needed now.
What are the links between climate change and bushfires?
16 Jan 2020
"Human-caused climate change has resulted in more dangerous weather conditions for bushfires in recent decades for many regions of Australia" states this factsheet from the The Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub. A useful resource to understanding how climate change will affect future bushfire risk
Our experts talk on the health effects of bushfire smoke
05 Jan 2020
Millions of Australians have been exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution from bushfire smoke. In this collection of the latest media interviews our investigators talk about the health impacts and what can be done to minimise this exposure
2020 Asia Pacific Forum for Environmental Health Assessment (APF-EHA 2020)
14 Nov 2019
26-28 July 2020 Melbourne · Australia
Participants are welcomed to the 2020 Asia Pacific Forum for Environmental Health Assessment (APF-EHA 2020). This forum will bring together academic staff, researchers in universities, government representatives, health professionals, and students who are dedicated to the protection of human health from environmental pollution and climate change.
Catastrophic fire danger: Using the AirRater app
11 Nov 2019
On Tuesday 12 November 2019, as fire conditions continue to deteriorate in NSW, a catastrophic fire danger has been issued for greater Sydney, greater Hunter and Illawarra/Shoalhaven regions.
A/Prof Fay Johnston, chief investigator of CAR, leads a team working on the AirRater project. AirRater is a computer based application that provides public health support by monitoring air pollution levels. AirRater has recently been made available in Port Macquarie area. By using AirRater, it can allow the public to be better prepared and know when to take action to protect their health from the effects of the smoke.
About us
We are a virtual center that brings together more than 30 researchers from around Australia and internationally to pursue collaborative research projects and translate our research into practice. Our research aims to understand the health impacts of air pollution and new energy sources.
Our vision is for a healthier community through cleaner air and cleaner energy sources.