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TITLE: “Project BOMBILS” is the response of this PPO in the issue of global warming and security and this office and its City/Municipal and PMFCs are now adhering.

AUTHOR: South Cotabato PPO PRO 12

DATE PUBLISHED: February 17, 2023

KEY CONTENT: “Project BOMBILS” towards global warming recovery programs, beautification of surroundings, and remedial activities for environmental restoration with the active support of Local Government Units (LGUs), Advocacy Support Groups (ASG), private sectors, and stakeholders.  The project aims to: beautify and improve the environment which can serve as attraction to the visitors, act as perimeter fence instead of concrete structures; and minimize air pollution.

This PPO aims to propagate bougainvillea plant to be as economical and used as solution to global warming, insufficient fund for putting up security barriers and beautification, also perimeter in advance posts, detachments, police stations and beautification of all PNP camps and to avoid high maintenance cost of security barriers. This plant will serve as security measures as it is woody, thorny, affordable and easy to maintain.

The concurrent mission and function in response to the global warming is the intercession of “Project BOMBILS”, which stands for Beautification and Optimized Management of Barrier to Improve the Level of Security has already been launched.

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“𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁” 𝗕𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗦” 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗣𝗢 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆/𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗠𝗙𝗖𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄... | By South Cotabato PPO PRO 12 | Facebook

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URL: https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2021/08/group-to-mayor-sara-reject-incineration-project-safeguard-the-environment/?fbclid=IwAR30_hXFR1oZggSdDLn8RZzJ0joBh7a8g-FdI2sescXLDb98biy7yoNJFXQ

TITLE: Group to Mayor Sara: Reject incineration project, safeguard the environment

AUTHOR: Antonio L. Colina IV

DATE PUBLISHED: AUGUST 11, 2021

KEY CONTENT: Duterte said during her program over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5) on Monday that the local government was determined to continue a WTE project despite the strong opposition from environment groups.
She told environment advocates to direct their concerns to the Regional Development Council-Davao, the highest development policymaking body in the region, as the city has long decided to push through with the project, and has, in fact, requested support from Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Davao.

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URL: https://seads.adb.org/solutions/five-ways-fund-philippines-fight-against-climate-change

TITLE: Five Ways to Fund the Philippines' Fight against Climate Change

AUTHOR: Naeeda Crishna Morgado, Diana Connett

DATE PUBLISHED: December 13, 2022

KEY CONTENT: In 2021, the Philippines committed to reduce 75% of its emissions by 2030 and quickly scale up efforts to adapt to a changing climate, setting itself one of the most ambitious targets among Southeast Asian countries. But with only 2.7% of the 75% target to be financed through the public budget, turning ambition into delivery will depend on how the country’s climate program is financed.

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URL: https://www.wri.org/climate/international-climate-action

TITLE: International climate action

AUTHOR: World Resources Institute

DATE PUBLISHED: September 22, 2021

KEY CONTENT: Nearly three decades ago, governments around the world agreed to the United Nations framework to prevent climate change. The adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015 represented a huge step toward that goal, advancing international collaboration to transform the global economy toward a safer, equitable, zero-carbon future.

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URL: https://youtu.be/z3nL_-escnI

TITLE: One Mindanao: Environment Concern

AUTHOR: GMA Regional TV

DATE PUBLISHED: July 23, 2021

KEY CONTENT: With the ongoing fight against COVID-19, the Duterte Administration has continuously made environmental revitalization, climate response, and disaster risk management a priority. With ongoing projects in Mindanao to prevent destructive effects of flooding, such as improving drainage systems and construction of dikes.

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URL: https://www.wwf.org.uk/what-we-do/climate-change-and-energy

TITLE: Our fight against climate change and global warming

AUTHOR: WWF-UK

DATE PUBLISHED: N/A

KEY CONTENT: We're working to increase renewable energy use, including offshore wind farms particularly around the Scottish coast, and on international policy to limit emissions from the aviation industry.

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URL: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02hRrZWbZZswfghXKEZwCEUqGtUhMEvsoCQjZuqZ7NN7WFyw1k1YhwazQwBn7DgiNJl&id=100070643422607

TITLE: “Mundo’y Ipahinga” | An AdDUvocacy Short Documentary

AUTHOR: Jayson Andales

DATE PUBLISHED: May 25, 2022

KEY CONTENT: Climate change is arguably the most significant issue that our world is still facing today. Ever since the dawn of mankind, we have been slowly killing our own planet, from deforestation to dynamite fishing just to list a few which snowballs to pollution of every kind possible. The United Nations have been clear about how climate change is "the defining issue of our time and we are at a defining moment." A report on the Global Climate 2020 researched the indicators of the climate system, including the rise of sea level, increased land, and ocean temperatures just to name a few. Due to the pandemic, activities to conserve ecosystems and biodiversity have been restricted resulting in an increase in illegal waste-dumping, hunting, and logging.

Access to climate change adaption (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) programs was made difficult by COVID-19 due to personnel changes and competing priorities. The evidence of climate change dates back to 1896 and is still evident today, amidst the pandemic where air pollution can hold a significant effect on the spread of the virus, we need to take immediate action to this problem that has been plaguing our planet.

In this documentary, we reached out to individuals for their input. From a city LGU employee, a resident, and an environmental group leader. They had their stance on different questions and contributed their knowledge. Realized that even here in Mindanao, we are confronted with ecological concerns.

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TITLE: Davao City Bike Lanes, How to Share the Road

UPLOADED BY: City Government of Davao

DATE PUBLISHED: September 27, 2021

KEY CONTENT:
Being car-free as often as possible is one of the best ways to lessen our impact on air pollution, and on this World Car Free Day, we encourage everyone to ride bikes safely. This video shows us how we should ride bicycles along the highway and how to observe proper bike etiquette. This promotes the act of lessening our impact on air pollution by riding bikes instead of cars.

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URL:
https://issuu.com/edgedavao/docs/edge8issue17supp

TITLE: Breathe, Davao air is good

AUTHOR: Armando B. Fenequito Jr

DATE PUBLISHED: April 25, 2015

KEY CONTENT:
Davao City still has one of the best air quality in the country. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Environmental Management Bureau has declared Davao City to have good air quality despite the developments happening around the metropolis particularly in the construction industry.

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URL:
https://tagadavao.wordpress.com/2007/12/11/air-pollution-in-davao/

TITLE: Air Pollution in Davao

WEBPAGE NAME: Manilenyo in Davao

DATE PUBLISHED: December 11, 2007

KEY CONTENT:
The blog talks about the experience of a civilian in Davao City and how the air quality in Davao City is good except in some areas during particular times such as roads and junctions as they become heavily congested during rush hour.

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1cptis0uXo&ab_channel=UKResearchandInnovation

TITLE: How AI can help cut air pollution from cars: the Auto Align project, part of the Clean Air programme

AUTHOR: UK Research and Innovation

DATE PUBLISHED: Feb 9, 2022

KEY CONTENT: The UK has acknowledged expertise in both research and innovation, this program is all about bringing them together to bring the right solutions to make sure that we can breathe clean air in the future. We can use this as a guide on how they made their program to solve air pollution problems to speed up the ratification of these solutions here in Davao.

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How AI can help cut air pollution from cars: the Auto Align project, part of the Clean Air programme

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URL: https://r11.emb.gov.ph/programs/air-quality-management/

TITLE: Air Quality Management

AUTHOR: Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environment Management Bureau Region-XI

DATE PUBLISHED: Circa 2017

KEY CONTENT: Growing urban populations and levels of industrialization inevitably lead to greater energy demand, which usually causes more pollutant emissions. The main contribution source of air pollutions in developing countries are from mobile sources, residential activities, industrial processes, biomass burning and open burning of solid wastes.

The air pollution problem is getting worse in urban/suburban areas where industrial activities and transportation are intense. Emission control is required to reduce emission loads. However, it is appropriate that an evaluation on  emission inventory be made first prior to  the implementation of  strategies to reduce air pollution.

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URL: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1014945

TITLE: Davao City, mayor cited for keeping air clean

AUTHOR: Philippine News Agency

DATE PUBLISHED: November 6, 2017

KEY CONTENT: A national environmental group has called out Davao City for its efforts to maintain the airshed clean and breathable, with Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio as the leader. The City Government's programs for initiating and implementing crucial and sustainable programs as per the Clean Air Act of 1999 show the political will of Duterte-Carpio's administration to fight air pollution. Despite Davao City's remarkable air quality index records, the city mayor encourages the people to be active and continue cooperating and supporting the effort, as the index could still increase or can be reduced. The city mayor stressed the accountability of the people as the city commits to keeping the air quality within the given standard.

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URL: https://www.greenpeace.org/philippines/press/10663/people-initiative-to-address-air-quality-watch-in-cities-coal-communities/

TITLE: People-led initiative seeks to address lack of air quality watch in cities, coal-impacted communities

AUTHOR: Greenpeace Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: June 25, 2021

KEY CONTENT: A people-led air pollution monitoring initiative seeking to help improve the country’s air quality monitoring capacity is now in the works. Through the initiative, Greenpeace Philippines, supported by the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), has rolled out efforts to install up to 28 air quality monitoring devices in Metro Manila cities, as well as communities impacted by local coal plants outside the capital. The group has secured a collaboration with Philippine Social Science Center (PSSC) and is currently finalizing partnerships with Quezon City, San Juan, and Cebu to provide the capacity to monitor toxic pollutants such as nitrous oxide, particulate matter (PM) 10, and PM2.5, which can cause over 27,000 premature deaths in the Philippines and up to 1.9% GDP losses annually. The group also eyes partnerships with Metro Manila cities like Manila, Pasig, and Marikina, as well as areas near coal power plants such as Bataan, Pangasinan, Quezon Province, and Davao.

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QUEZON CITY, Philippines - A people-led air pollution monitoring initiative seeking to help improve the country's air quality monitoring capacity is now in the works.

Through the initiative, Greenpeace Philippines, supported by the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), has rolled out efforts to install up to 28 air quality monitoring devices in Metro Manila cities, as well as communities impacted by local coal plants outside the capital.

FILE PHOTO: An air quality monitoring device set up by Greenpeace Philippines during the installation of the pop-up bike lanes at the Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City. The result shows the quality of pollution in the air which goes to unhealthy levels in everyday travel. © Jilson Tiu / Greenpeace

"Air pollution remains one of the biggest threats to the country's health, environment, and economy. But sadly, current measures to monitor, regulate and control air pollution are lacking," Greenpeace Campaigner Khevin Yu said.

"Improved monitoring will not only expose air pollution levels, but will also inform decisions to counter the increase of pollution due to reopening of the economy, especially in the energy and transport sectors-a crucial step to ensuring a green and just recovery."

The group has secured a collaboration with Philippine Social Science Center (PSSC), and is currently finalizing partnerships with Quezon City, San Juan, and Cebu to provide capacity to monitor toxic pollutants such as nitrous oxide, particulate matter (PM) 10, and PM2.5, which can cause over 27,000 premature deaths in the Philippines and up to 1.9% GDP losses annually [1].

As of writing, PMCJ has installed two devices in Toledo City, Cebu [2], the first units in the area that can provide publicly available data.

The group also eyes partnerships with Metro Manila cities Manila, Pasig, and Marikina, as well as areas near coal power plants such as Bataan, Pangasinan, Quezon Province, and Davao.

At present, the government only has 155 monitoring stations. Out of this number, only 55 are capable of monitoring PM2.5 pollutants, while some are not strategically located in areas with high PM2.5 concentrations, such as major highways and coal plants.

Aside from the installation of the air quality monitoring devices, the initiative also involves partnerships with academic institutions and community organizations to make the data publicly available.

The groups are also calling on the government, specifically the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), to conduct a review of standards for stationary sources every two years, a requirement under the Clean Air Act. Records show that National Emission Standards for Source-Specific Air Pollutants have not been updated since they were set in 1999.

"The first step to protecting our people from the ill-effects of air pollution is to ensure that we are protected from the air we breathe. With this people-led initiative, we call on the government to follow through with stringent measures to address air pollution, which will continue to pose threats to our communities," said Ian Rivera, national coordinator of PMCJ.

Aside from monitoring, the government must also raise stringent standards to control emissions from coal power plants, invest in low-carbon transport, and transition to renewable energy sources to reduce air pollution.

The calls also came after a protest by environmental and rights groups, including PMCJ, calling on DENR to uphold the Clean Air Act, which recently marked 22 years since it was signed into law.
Notes to editors:
[1] Air pollution from fossil fuels a major cause of premature deaths.

[2] Toledo houses a 340-megawatt coal-fired power plant. In 2019, residents have complained health concerns due to the plant's operations. Read more.

Data from DENR's Air Quality Management Section shows there are no government-owned air quality PM10, PM2.5, and TSP monitoring stations in Toledo.
Media contact:
Angeli Cantillana
Communications Campaigner, Greenpeace Southeast Asia - Philippines
[email protected] | +63 998 595 9733

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QUEZON CITY, Philippines - A people-led air pollution monitoring initiative seeking to help improve the country's air quality monitoring capacity is now in the works. Through the initiative, Greenpeace Philippines, supported by the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), has rolled out efforts to install up to 28 air quality monitoring devices in Metro Manila cities, as well as communities impacted by local coal plants outside the capital.

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URL: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37E39PYGUkKD1g1J0JBXl0?si=25e58a4404594c0d

TITLE: [Air Pollution - 1 of 2] Gaano Na Ba Kalala Ang Air Pollution Sa Pilipinas? (with Everlyn Gayle Tamayo)

AUTHOR: Ask Theory

DATE PUBLISHED: March 2022

KEY CONTENT: Everlyn Gayle Tamayo plays a key role in the development, implementation and review of air quality activities and projects of an international non-profit NGO focused on air quality management by providing technical guidance in current and emerging air quality issues in the region, particularly in air quality monitoring, emissions inventory, health impact assessment, and capacity building. She has a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of the Philippines Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology and trained through the World Meteorological Organization Global Atmosphere Watch and the European Research Course on Atmospheres. The episode talks about the status and risks of air pollution in the Philippines, claims that "the Earth is healing during the pandemic," the concept of just transition, challenges in PH air quality management, involving the public in environmental issues, and more.

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067: [Air Pollution - 1 of 2] Gaano Na Ba Kalala Ang Air Pollution Sa Pilipinas? (with Everlyn Gayle Tamayo)

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Listen to this episode from Ask Theory on Spotify. Everlyn Gayle Tamayo plays a key role in the development, implementation and review of air quality activities and projects of an international non-profit NGO focused on air quality management by providing technical guidance in current and emerging air quality issues in the region, particularly in air quality monitoring, emissions inventory, health impact assessment, and capacity building.

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q89U4Gs8HYo

TITLE: London cleaned up its air pollution. Delhi can too.

AUTHOR: DW Planet A

DATE PUBLISHED: October 29, 2020

KEY CONTENT: Every country that undergoes industrialization is subject to pollution and environmental degradation. London during the 20th century, amid the industrial revolution, is a manifestation of modern developing Asian cities like Delhi suffering from the detrimental effects of air pollution. However, using the past of London as a model for cities can capitalize on the mistakes, experiences, and solutions the city has undertaken throughout its battle against air pollution, such as moving out factories from urban areas, significantly reducing coal dependency, and switching to gas, and making environmental action the priority for every administration. Not exclusively the case of London and Delhi, Davao and other cities in Mindanao can also use this model for future urban planning and powering through existing climate efforts—as long as there is political will.

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London cleaned up its air pollution. Delhi can too.

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URL: https://fb.watch/iACEi3ILWj/

TITLE: Happening Now | ecosummit: The 3rd Youth Environmental Forum DAY 2

AUTHOR: Ateneo de Davao University

DATE PUBLISHED: February 4, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The ecosummit, hosted by Ateneo de Davao University, intends to tackle environmental problems, not only affecting Davao and Mindanao but a matter of global urgency. The forum allows for a discussion of the current climate crisis affecting Mindanao at a localized level, particularly systematic solutions concerning pollution of all kinds that contribute to climate change as a manifestation of frequent natural disasters such as flooding. The summit also aims at the prospect of seeking partnerships not only with the government but also with non-government organizations and local communities. The ecosummit targets not only the youth to participate in the movement but also calls for all sectors to unite the people and society to combat climate change before it gets out of control.

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URL: https://www.chemistryworld.com/review/clearing-the-air-the-beginning-and-the-end-of-air-pollution/3010429.article

TITLE: Clearing the Air: The Beginning and the End of Air Pollution

AUTHOR: Tim Smedley

DATE PUBLISHED: September 24, 2019

KEY CONTENT: The book talks about the root cause of air pollution and its detrimental effects on the environment and human health. How pollution can be solved at a societal and personal level was also laid out, and the existing solutions of other countries and governments made to combat and reverse the effects of air pollution—as well as the current global progress in the course of making the problem an urgent, collective effort for the survival of humanity.

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Clearing the Air: The Beginning and the End of Air Pollution

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Jamie Durrani reviews Tim Smedley’s new book

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URL:
https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-documents/45296/45296-006-iee-en.pdf

TITLE: Philippines: Davao Public Transport Modernization Project

AUTHOR: Department of Transportation

DATE PUBLISHED: January 2022

KEY CONTENT: Air pollution and noise pollution in the city are substantially impacted by the sheer number of PUVs operating there and the traffic congestion they cause, both directly and indirectly.

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URL: https://coolhunting.com/culture/buff-monster-air-ink-tiger-beer/

TITLE: Street Artist Buff Monster's Air-Ink Mural and Gallery Show

AUTHOR: David Graver

DATE PUBLISHED: March 27, 2017

KEY CONTENT: Buff Monster, an NYC street artist, showcased his mural artworks using ink and paint derived from air pollution. The ink is a creation of a brand called Air-Ink, developed by Anirudh Sharma—who was born and raised in Delhi, which is notoriously known for its severe air pollution. Sharma developed a technology that can capture air pollutants and convert them into safe ink that can be sold for art purposes. This type of creativity and resourcefulness can be one of the unconventional yet effective ways to combat air pollution. If an organization or government discovers and capitalizes on creativity, fighting the effects of climate change will open better opportunities for partnership between groups and individuals and even the possibility of making profits.

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It seems almost impossible: ink and paint made from recycled air pollution. In fact, it's a reality known as Air-Ink, invented by Anirudh Sharma, the co-founder of innovation hub Graviky Labs. Their technology processes up to 95% of air captured from vehicles into safe-to-use ink and paint. To date, they've cleaned 1.6 trillion liters of air and produced 203 US gallons of Air-Ink. And thanks to Asian premium lager Tiger Beer, the service and its output are about to get even more attention. Back in 2016, Tiger Beer launched an Air-Ink awareness initiative in Hong Kong, where they employed a team of emerging artists to create public work with the material. This program has now extended globally and today in NYC, the brand has unveiled phase one of their work with street artist Buff Monster. At the northeast corner of 28th and Seventh in Manhattan, a Buff Monster Air-Ink mural is visible for all to see. On 21 April, a "Clean Art Gallery" will open at Senaspace in SoHo, displaying even more Buff Monster Air-Ink work. With so many important moving parts, we spoke to Sharma, Buff Monster and Chas Littefield from Tiger Beer parent company Heineken on what came together to make this a possibility.

"The invention of Air-Ink came out of a sustained desire to change a prevailing situation," Sharma explains to CH. "My years growing up in India and experiencing the effects of air pollution first-hand set me thinking, 'How could I make the best of existing conditions?'" After surveying unconventional uses for air pollution, he thought of a safe ink option. "After initial research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, my team and I spent a lot of time perfecting the technology and our ink at Graviky," he continues. They demonstrated a proof of concept in 2013 and are still working to make it even more efficient. The program with Tiger Beer, in addition to increasing awareness, is allowing them to "conduct pilot trials in markets outside of India for the first time." As for next steps, he says that they hope to "collaborate with a city or municipality to conduct their own pilot program together with us in the near future."

For street art fans and those in NYC, Buff Monster has become a household name. His often vibrant large-scale work features curious characters, some of which appear to be or are melting. "I work with bright colors in a variety of mediums," he explains to CH, "But probably my favorite is simply black ink on white paper, so the direction of this project is right up my alley." Right now, Air-Ink exists only in black. Buff Monster was given what he calls a "brief brief" that allowed him tremendous flexibility. From there, he considers each format and surface, taking into account obstacles. "I came up with a ton of ideas around the theme of NYC and transformation," he says.

"The ink itself isn't what I'm used to traditionally, but I really didn't have to make any major modifications" regarding process, he continues. And none of his signature style has been altered. The completed work even features a melting heap. Buff Monster strikes upon the important producing works by hand: "In this day and age of cutting-edge digital imagery, I still really like the basics. By that I mean, analog art production. We live in a physical world, and I think there is still much to be said for mastering physical materials."

As for the final piece of the puzzle, there's a reason why a beer brand would want to step out to the plate on this one. According to Chas Littlefield, "We think it's important for Americans, New Yorkers and really the world to see the change taking place as a result of creativity. What's particularly relevant here is that in addition to highlighting the beauty that can be created when science and art come together, we're celebrating the vibrancy of New York City which includes all the things-large and small-that we love about this city." London, Berlin, and Singapore are also unveiling works by specific artists-and the whole campaign is aimed at transforming pollution into beauty. Littlefield concludes, "We believe it's our responsibility, as a global brand, to provide a platform for issues that affect us all. We are committed to people like Ani [Sharm] and others who have great ideas that amplify positive solutions for the world." Right now, the result is insight into an important technology and a bit of fun art.

"Clean Art Gallery" will run from 21 April through 1 May at Senaspace, 229 Centre St, New York.
Images courtesy of Tiger Beer

David Graver

David Graver is COOL HUNTING's Editor in Chief. His areas of expertise include art, film, fashion, travel and hospitality, with further specialization in watches and spirits. David represents COOL HUNTING around the world at events including Baselworld, Milan Design Week, Miami Art Week, Tales of the Cocktail and New York Fashion Week, as well as gallery openings, product launches and cultural happenings.

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It seems almost impossible: ink and paint made from recycled air pollution. In fact, it's a reality known as Air-Ink, invented by Anirudh Sharma, the co-founder of innovation hub Graviky Labs. Their technology processes up to 95% of air captured from vehicles into safe-to-use ink and paint.