Cape Cod Ecosystem Monitoring: Park-Wide And Multisystem

by Air Quality News | May 1, 2025 | Headlines

National Park Service | 1 May 2025 | Cape Cod National Seashore scientists are using long-term air quality and precipitation monitoring to track improvements in ecosystem health, such as a 20-fold reduction in pond acidity since the 1990s. By studying pollutants like...

Evaluating The Representativeness Of Atmospheric PM2.5 Data For Indoor Exposure: Insights From Concentrations, Chemical Compositions, And Sources

by Air Quality News | May 1, 2025 | Headlines

ScienceDirect.com | 1 May 2025 | This study found that while atmospheric PM2.5 data correlates with indoor air quality, it underrepresents the contribution of crustal elements and construction dust found indoors. Traffic emissions were a consistent source across all...

Affordable AI-Powered Air Pollution Sensors Could Transform Air Quality Monitoring

by Air Quality News | May 1, 2025 | Headlines

Envirotech Online | 1 May 2025 | A Kingston University study has shown that compact, AI-enhanced air pollution sensors can provide highly accurate, real-time data at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. These portable devices, developed in collaboration with...

Improving Air Handling Unit Performance And Indoor Air Quality Using Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation

by Air Quality News | Apr 30, 2025 | Headlines

University of Colorado Boulder | 30 Apr 2025 | Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is increasingly used in HVAC systems to inhibit microbial growth on cooling coils and drain pans, reducing maintenance needs and improving energy efficiency. Research shows that...

Commercial Kitchen Air Quality Under Scrutiny — Camfil, A Canadian Air Filter Manufacturer, Responds With Industry-Leading Solutions

by Air Quality News | Apr 30, 2025 | Headlines

GlobeNewswire | 30 Apr 2025 | A new blog from Camfil Canada highlights the hidden dangers of poor indoor air quality in commercial kitchens, pointing to pollutants like grease vapors and combustion byproducts that affect staff health and HVAC performance. The piece...

Exposure To Air Pollution And Extreme Weather Can Increase COPD Risk

by Air Quality News | Apr 30, 2025 | Headlines

Verywell Health | 30 Apr 2025 | Climate change is emerging as a serious risk factor for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), with heat waves, wildfire smoke, and worsening air pollution driving new cases and exacerbating existing ones. Experts warn that these...