PM2.5 is a particulate air pollutant that poses a major health concern to humans. They are tiny pollutants measuring 2.5 microns and below. PM2.5 can enter deep into the lungs and the blood stream. Prolonged exposure to PM2.5 can cause health effects like respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Learn more about PM2.5, the best way to protect yourself from PM2.5 and other trends here.
Air pollution is a problem that affects us all. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 9 out of 10 people in the world breathe polluted air, which contributes to 7 million premature deaths each year. Achim Haug, founder of AirGradient, decided to do something about it. Inspired by the …
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,
Smart Air examined air pollution data from twenty UK cities to create a ranking of the most polluted cities in the UK. Are you in the UK and looking to avoid the harmful effects of air pollution? Then this article is for you! Scroll down to find a full list …
Smart Air has identified the “10 Most Polluted Cities in Germany” based on 2023 data. If you’re in Germany and concerned about air quality, this article is for you! Scroll down to see the complete list of Germany’s most polluted cities along with their annual PM2.5 levels in micrograms per …
Smart Air has examined data from 2023 to generate the “10 Most Polluted Cities in Malaysia”. Are you staying in Malaysia and concerned about the harmful impacts of air pollution? If so, this article is for you! Continue reading to discover a list of Malaysia’s most polluted cities, with annual …
Looking to find the most polluted cities in Thailand? Smart Air analyzed 2023 air pollution data for dozens of Thailand cities to generate the ranking of the “10 Most Polluted Cities in Thailand”. Scroll down for the full rundown of the most polluted cities in Thailand and their annual PM2.5 …
Looking to find one of the best AQI cities in China to get a break from the pollution? Here is a list of the least polluted cities for 2023 with the best air quality in China. Rankings: Top 10 Best AQI Cities in China (2023) 1. Lhasa, Tibet (9.9 μg/m3) …
Are you in search of a city in India with the cleanest air to get a break from air pollution? Smart Air examined air quality data from 2023 for numerous Indian cities, resulting in the list of the ’20 Least Polluted Cities in India’ or ‘Best AQI Cities in India’. …
Looking to find the most polluted cities in the United States? Smart Air analyzed 2023 air pollution data for dozens of United States cities to generate the ranking of the “10 Most Polluted Cities in the United States”. Scroll down for the full rundown of the most polluted cities in …
The effects of air pollution on our health are well documented. However, the effect air pollution has on sleep and making sleep apnea worse is not talked about enough. So what exactly is air pollution’s effect on sleep apnea? Can an air purifier be used as a CPAP alternative? Air …
