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As hayfever season approaches, scientists at The James Hutton Institute have begun their daily monitoring of pollen levels from 12 plant and tree species kno...

Pollen count monitoring kicks off at The James Hutton Institute

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Using a novel methodology, researchers have uncovered gaps in block-level monitoring coverage that has often been assumed to be uniform. By Jed Thoma...

Is EPA undermonitoring air quality in non-white areas?

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Kunak Technologies is hosting a free webinar on April 10. The webinar will offer an in-depth exploration of the latest solutions for monitoring odour polluti...

Free webinar to discuss how to reliably monitor odours at wastewater tre...

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EarthSense has announced a new partnership with ECO Environmental, a specialist in environmental monitoring solutions based in Australia. This strategic part...

EarthSense expands presence in Australia

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HORIBA has introduced its groundbreaking AP-380 series of analysers, catering to diverse air quality monitoring needs. The AP-380 series offers a comprehe...

New cutting-edge analysers for increasing air quality monitoring demands

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Targeting twelve air pollutants for stricter thresholds, the European Union is attempting to lead the way in tackling air pollution. Jed Thomas Euro...

Ambient Air Quality Directive: EU tightens air quality regulations

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Air pollution has long been a critical environmental and public health issue, particularly in regions with high industrial activity. While discussions on...

The evolution and importance of aerosol monitoring

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Is industrial agriculture both ruining air quality and delaying climate change? Aerosols—suspensions of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in t...

How agricultural pollution degrades air quality but delays global warming

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Diesle gate was one of the most shocking events in the history of the automobile manufacturing industry - but what has happened as a result? The Diese...

What were the effects of Dieselgate?

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Air pollution, particularly from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), remains a critical environmental and public health concern in industrialized regions. In...

Revolutionizing Pollution Monitoring in Korea: The Power of Mobile SIFT-...

An air quality index (AQI) is used by government agencies^[1] to communicate to the public how polluted the air currently is or how polluted it is forecast to become.^[2]^[3] AQI information is obtained by averaging readings from an air quality sensor, which can increase due to vehicle traffic, forest fires, or anything that can increase air pollution. Pollutants tested include particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, among others.

Public health risks increase as the AQI rises, especially affecting children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular issues. During these times, governmental bodies generally encourage people to reduce physical activity outdoors, or even avoid going out altogether. The use of face masks such as cloth masks may also be recommended.

Different countries have their own air quality indices, corresponding to different national air quality standards. Some of these are Canada's Air Quality Health Index, Malaysia's Air Pollution Index, and Singapore's Pollutant Standards Index.