Climate Change is happening, and more than 97% of the scientists agree that is mainly caused by human activities. However, there is a lack of understanding by the general public of what climate change is, how it affects us in the long and short term, and what are the countries commitments to combating it. One of its impacts is the degradation of the air quality and human health. By attending, participating, and representing the ACS at the 2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 21<sup>st</sup> Conference of Parties in Paris, France, I have first-hand international experience bridging the gap between scientific research, educational development, and science policy concepts. The presentation will be focused on the linkage between air quality and climate change, from the molecular level up to its implications. Usually, those terms are treated as separate issues; in fact, they are highly correlated with emissions, processing and mitigation options. Also, the strategies proposed by different countries to lead a win-win situation between air quality and climate change will be discussed.

Air quality and climate change interactions

251st National Meeting (2016)

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