Air Quality Articles
How Clean Air Can Lead to Better Sleep Health
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for overall health, but many people overlook one crucial factor: air quality. Research increasingly shows that indoor and outdoor air pollution can disrupt sleep patterns, contribute to sleep disorders, and impact overall...
Bacteria in the Atmosphere: A New Frontier in Climate Science
The atmosphere is not as sterile as once believed. Recent studies reveal that clouds host a diverse array of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. These airborne microbes influence atmospheric chemistry, weather patterns, and potentially even climate...
Optical Particle Counting: How It Works and Why It Matters
Optical Particle Counting (OPC) is a technique used to detect and measure airborne particles using laser-based light-scattering technology. These devices work by directing a laser beam through an air sample, where particles scatter the light. The intensity and pattern...
Home-Based Aromatherapy: Enhancing Mood, But Impacting Air Quality
Aromatherapy, the use of essential oils and natural fragrances, has gained popularity for its potential to reduce stress, improve sleep, and elevate mood. However, while home-based aromatherapy can add an inviting ambiance, it’s essential to understand how it impacts...
The Health Risks Of Perfume Use And Best Practices For Safety
Perfumes have been cherished for centuries, not only for their fragrances but also for the luxury and allure they bring. At their core, perfumes are carefully crafted combinations of natural and synthetic ingredients, including essential oils, aroma compounds,...
Nutrient Highways: Understanding the Sahara-Amazon Dust Connection
Every year, vast quantities of dust from the Sahara Desert embark on a transatlantic journey, delivering essential nutrients to the Amazon rainforest. This natural phenomenon plays a crucial role in sustaining the Amazon's rich biodiversity by replenishing its...
The Science Behind Electricity in the Air
Electricity and air share a complex relationship that influences numerous industries and everyday environments. From the generation and transmission of electrical power to the impact of static electricity on sensitive equipment, the interplay between electricity and...
Fueling Awareness: Benzene in Gasoline and How It’s Regulated
Benzene is a colorless or light yellow liquid with a sweet odor, classified as an aromatic hydrocarbon. It is highly flammable and evaporates quickly when exposed to air. Naturally occurring in crude oil, benzene is also produced through industrial processes and is...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus and What You Need to Know About It
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, commonly known as RSV, is a highly contagious virus that primarily affects the respiratory system. It poses significant health risks, particularly to infants, young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. As...
Air Quality Headlines
Bangkok Unveils ‘Dust DNA’ Initiative With China And Industry To Tackle PM2.5
pr-bangkok.com | 9 June 2025 | Bangkok has launched the “Dust DNA” project in partnership with China and the private sector to install a Super Station for real-time chemical analysis of PM2.5 pollution. The initiative aims to identify pollution sources, inform...
Quantifying Natural And Anthropogenic Impacts On Riverine Total Nitrogen Concentration And Load In The Yellow River Basin
ScienceDirect.com | 9 June 2025 | High-frequency monitoring in the Yellow River Basin from 2019–2022 revealed that riverine total nitrogen (TN) levels frequently exceeded national standards, with seasonal peaks driven by hydroclimatic variability and human activities....
Delhi’s Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025 Is Promising But Requires More Integrated Efforts
Down To Earth | 9 June 2025 | Delhi’s Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025 outlines ambitious steps like electric vehicle deployment, vehicle restrictions, dust control, and industrial reforms, but falls short due to gaps in regional coordination and household emissions...
Sharjah Municipality Launches Mobile Station To Monitor Air Quality
Gulf Today | 9 June 2025 | Sharjah City Municipality has deployed a mobile air quality monitoring station to assess outdoor pollution levels across residential, commercial, and industrial zones. Equipped with high-resolution sensors for gases and particulates, the...
BMC To Procure 5 Handheld Air Quality Monitoring Devices
The Indian Express | 9 June 2025 | The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is launching a pilot project to enhance air quality monitoring around construction sites by procuring five handheld ambient air monitoring devices at ₹5 lakh each. These portable tools...
Advances In Process-Based And Machine Learning Models For Air Quality Improvement And Policy Support
ScienceDirect.com | 9 June 2025 | This special issue investigates how process-based and machine learning (ML) models can be integrated to enhance air quality modeling for environmental and policy applications. It focuses on leveraging their combined strengths for...
Thousands Of Americans Told To Avoid Outdoor Exercise
Newsweek | 9 June 2025 | Smoke from Canadian wildfires has triggered air quality alerts in multiple U.S. states, including New York, Maine, Minnesota, and Vermont, with conditions posing health risks to vulnerable groups. Officials advise limiting outdoor activity as...
First Alert Weather: Hazy, Smoky Skies Will Improve
WHEC.com | 9 June 2025 | Smoke from Canadian wildfires has pushed Rochester's air quality index into the 100–150 range, prompting a state advisory for fine particulate pollution through midnight. While most residents won’t be affected, those with heart or lung...
Delhi AQI Deteriorates Again, CAQM Reimposes Stage-I GRAP Measures Across NCR
Times of India | 8 June 2025 | New Delhi is responding to a renewed spike in pollution levels, prompting authorities to take action to address deteriorating air quality conditions in the city.
Unraveling the main chemical mechanism of PM2.5 pollution caused by open burning of sugarcane straw during winter in southern China: The Pivotal Role of NOx and NH3 Oxidation-Neutralization
ScienceDirect.com | 8 June 2025 | A winter pollution event in Nanning, Guangxi, revealed that open burning of sugarcane straw significantly increases PM2.5 levels, with key chemical markers like K⁺, Cl⁻, Na⁺, and EC rising up to 4.5 times compared to non-polluted...
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