Global air quality has deteriorated due to human activity such as manufacturing, burning and transport. Poor air quality is typically linked with health affects such as lung disease and heat attacks. Read more to learn about the air quality in the major cities around the world, including India, China and the USA.
Portable air purifiers can make a big difference in improving air quality around you, especially in shared public spaces. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right one? Here are the key factors to consider when selecting a portable air purifier that meets your needs. 1. …
The European Union has tightened its air quality standards, including PM2.5 and PM10, setting stricter limits on these pollutants to reduce exposure and improve public health, bringing the EU closer to WHO guidelines. Here’s a look at which countries are meeting the new standards and which are still falling short. …
This global snapshot provides an overview of air quality standards in India, the United States, China, Europe, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and South Africa, emphasizing the standards for particulate matter, including PM2.5 and PM10. High levels of both PM2.5 and PM10 in the air …
The use of essential oil diffusers such as the popular “Air Wick Essential Mist Diffuser” can be extremely relaxing. Many essential oils such as lavender, tea tree, and eucalyptus are touted to have a variety of benefits ranging from pain relief to boosting your mood. But can essential oil diffusers actually …
PM2.5 and PM10 are the two types of air pollution that the WHO estimates affect “more people than any other pollutant,” but they are different. Here’s how the two contrast. PM2.5 Meaning PM2.5 (Particulate Matter 2.5): “PM” refers to particulate matter—particles in the air. PM2.5 are tiny airborne particles with a …
Have you ever noticed an unpleasant smell at your gym? That could be a sign of something more concerning: poor air quality. While going to gyms makes you healthier, the air inside may not be as clean as we think. So, how bad is the air you breathe during your …
As wildfires become increasingly frequent and intense due to climate change and other factors, the impact of wildfire smoke on human health is growing more concerning. Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of gases, water vapor, and fine particles released when vegetation and other materials burn. These components can pose …
Wildfire season is here again, and where there’s fire, there’s smoke. The United States faces over 50,000 wildfires each year, and in the last five years alone, more than 32 million acres have burned. This widespread burning significantly impacts air quality, particularly in the Western US. Wildfire Smoke Accounts for …
Current air regulations regard all PM2.5 air pollution as equally hazardous. However, recent studies indicate that particulate matter from wildfire smoke is considerably more toxic than that found in typical outdoor air pollution. This suggests that wildfire smoke could be much more harmful than what current air quality indexes reflect. …
Knitting the Air is a community project that visualises air quality data through the power of knitting in Poplar, East London. Over 120 knitters have contributed to the ambitious goal of knitting data from two Breathe London air quality sensors. Starting in March 2023, their aim is to knit data for the entire year to help raise awareness about air pollution. Caroline Murray, Project Manager at Poplar HARCA explains how it all started and the conversations it is sparking,
