Air pollution is a major concern these days. The presence of an unwanted thing, contaminant, or agent in the air leads to air pollution. AQI is used to represent the quality of air present around us. What is the Air Quality Index (AQI)? Air Quality Index (AQI) is a number used to convey the quality…
What is PM2.5 Particulate Matter? If we talk about air quality, India has reached an alarming state. Increased PM2.5 impacts air quality, the environment, and human health. The World Health Organization’s recent report showed that 8.0 million deaths per year are seen due to bad air quality. This represents 6.7% of the global disease burden…
Would you use a washroom that is stinking? Wouldn’t you think twice before entering a place that might be clean in appearance but filled with choking smell? The worst case scenario is for public toilets where it is impossible to track the number of users, and thus the stink ends up trapped amidst those four…
Until now, air quality monitoring was limited to elaborate monitoring set-ups and a diluted network. However, the outbreak of sensor technologies has unlocked new horizons in air monitoring at even granular levels. Hyperlocal air quality monitoring is a fresh concept. But what is it? Read more to find out. Air quality monitoring is a mighty…
The world is finally realizing the jeopardy air pollution has put us in. Therefore, countries are chalking out extensive action plans to ameliorate the impact of air pollution. In a recent bid, Bangladesh’s environmental authorities have decided to shut 700 brick kilns in their battle against air pollution. The government of Bangladesh has decided to…
Every parent wants the best for their children. Watching their beloved child suffer is a nightmare that makes all parents tremble. But do you know your child is already at risk with the air pollution levels soaring? Exposure to air pollutants is damaging children’s tender health irrevocably. If you are a parent or have a…
We come across the phrase ‘smart city’ a lot nowadays. How can a city be smart? What are the attributes of a smart city? What is the importance of air quality monitoring? How will the air quality monitoring in a smart city appear? Read more to find out. The emerging need for transition Cities hold…
As per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ozone is one of the six most common air pollutants. How is it a pollutant? Isn’t ozone our saviour? Is ozone harmful if found in the ambient air? Wait, is ozone good, or is it not? Don’t scratch your head. Read more to find out.…