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It is estimated that around 28,000 to 36,000 people die every year in the UK as a result of human-made air pollution, and Public Health England has described...

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The technical committee of AQE 2024 are currently looking for informative oral and technical presentations for AQE to be held on the 9th & 10th October at th...

Call for Papers on Air Quality and Emissions Monitoring

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Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the launch of its ‘Make in India’ Class 1 analyser-based Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS)...

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Bettair has been awarded for being the manufacturer of the most accurate multi-pollutant sensor for outdoor environments, at the recent AIRLAB Microsensors C...

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The City of Warsaw is set to implement a pioneering Clean Transport Zone in response to recommendations from Ricardo, a leading global environmental and engi...

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A network of air quality monitors has been installed by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) at key locations in Northampton, a town of nearly 250,000 inhabit...

New monitors underpin air quality strategy in English town

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.