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Bloomberg Philanthropies invests $45M to expand global air quality initiative

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The Breathe Cities initiative, focused on improving air quality and public health, is expanding its global network with a $45 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies. This funding will support the project's work in 16 cities worldwide, including the addition of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Madrid, Spain. The initiative aims to strengthen local policies, enhance public health outcomes, and gather data through air quality sensors, while also focusing on community engagement and technical assistance. AI

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for an international initiative focused on environmental policy and public health. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Bloomberg Philanthropies invests $45M to expand global air quality initiative

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Hailstone, Contributor ·

    Global Breathe Cities Network Set To Expand Following $45m Investment

    The global Breathe Cities initiative to improve air quality and protect public health is set to expand, following a $45 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies.

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