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In The News·Jun 30, 2026

Why did the US State Department stop sharing air quality data?

via Devex
The U.S. has stopped publicly sharing air quality data collected at embassies around the world, leaving many countries without trusted pollution measurements.
In The News·Jun 25, 2026

New Proof of Climate Progress Revealed, As Prince William Reflects on ‘The Responsibility of This Moment’

via The Tribune India
The University of Chicago's Emissions Market Accelerator is expanding its clean air solution from India to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—a global scaling effort highlighted in a recent The Tribune India article reflecting on London Climate Action Week and the Earthshot...
In The News·May 25, 2026

Gas prices soaring over Memorial Day holiday weekend

via CBS
Institute Executive Director Sam Ori discusses the Strait of Hormuz and changes in oil prices for CBS.
In The News·May 21, 2026

Why Doesn’t the Impact of Air Pollution Resonate with Donors?

via Nonprofit Quarterly
Christa Hasenkopf, director of the Clean Air Program and founder of the EPIC Air Quality Fund, discusses funding for air quality with Nonprofit Quarterly.
In The News·May 19, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Closure Continues to Disrupt Oil, Fertilizer Prices Around the Globe

via WTTW
“This is the biggest disruption in the history of the oil market,” EPIC Executive Director Sam Ori tells WTTW.
In The News·May 8, 2026

The CEO of Maersk, which ships 14% of everything you buy, said the Iran war is adding $500 million in monthly costs it’s trying not to pass down

via Fortune
“It’s very arguable that we have entered a new era in which oil supply from the Persian Gulf region is not as consistent, as reliable as we once thought it would be, and it makes sense to diversify away from...
In The News·May 7, 2026

Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support

via Health Policy Watch
“Air pollution is one of the world’s largest public health threats, And not only do we underfund it, we’re not directing the funds available to where they’re needed most," says EPIC Clean Air Program Director Christa Hasenkopf.
In The News·May 1, 2026

Gas prices spiking amid war with Iran

via CBS News
Gas prices are increasing, and Sami Ori with the University of Chicago weighs in on CBS News Chicago.
In The News·May 1, 2026

Chicago gas prices up again, reaching over $5 a gallon

via WBEZ
EPIC's Sam Ori explains the causes and effects of rising gas prices.
In The News·Apr 29, 2026

UChicago climate and sustainable growth expert explains spike in gas prices

via CBS News
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and EPIC Executive Director Sam Ori speaks with CBS News on gas prices amidst the Iran conflict.