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How the Space Industry is Shaping the Future of Global Air Quality Monitoring
Air quality monitoring has become a critical tool in understanding and addressing climate change, public health, and environmental impacts. With advances in technology, the space industry now plays a pivotal role in monitoring air quality on a global scale. Satellites...
Reconfigurable Metasurface LiDAR: A Platform For Adaptive Air Monitoring?
Envirotech Online | Researchers have developed a reconfigurable metasurface LiDAR that can switch between flash and high-resolution scanning modes, offering fast, adaptive 3D sensing well-suited for airborne air-quality and emissions monitoring.
Air Pollution Monitoring Investment Offers ‘High Return’ On Health
Semafor | A new EPIC report says small annual investments in community air monitoring could transform public health in 83 countries, especially across Africa where major data gaps hinder efforts to address severe pollution risks.
The Unseen Consequences of Air Pollution on Pollinators
Air pollution poses a significant threat to flying insects, which are essential to our environment, food chain, and plant pollination processes. Understanding the impact of pollutants on these creatures is crucial for developing strategies to protect them and, by...
‘Eat Out To Help Out’ Scheme Added To Air Pollution In London, Study Finds
The Guardian | New analysis shows the UK’s 2020 “eat out to help out” scheme triggered significant spikes in cooking-related particle pollution in London, revealing commercial kitchens as an overlooked but major urban pollution source.
Thousands Advised To Remain Inside In Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee
Newsweek | A pocket of “unhealthy” PM2.5 pollution across parts of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee is prompting EPA health advisories for reduced outdoor activity, especially for sensitive groups.
When is the Last Time You Checked Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the "silent killer," and for good reason. This colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas can and has killed people if it goes undetected. Despite its imperceptibility, carbon monoxide plays a significant role in both indoor...
DNREC Launches Statewide Survey To Gather Community Feedback On Air Quality
Delaware News – Delaware.gov | Delaware’s environmental agency has launched a statewide public survey to gather resident perspectives on local air quality to guide future monitoring, outreach, and policy decisions.
AI-Powered Air Quality Monitoring Using ESP32 And BME280 Sensors For Incense Smoke Classification
ESS Open Archive | A low-cost ESP32-based sensing system combined with a TensorFlow Lite model achieved 77% accuracy in identifying incense-related air pollution, showing the potential of affordable AI-driven tools for real-time air quality monitoring.
Urban Planning Strategies for Tackling Air Pollution
Urban planning plays a pivotal role in shaping the air quality of our cities. Civil engineers and urban planners must navigate a complex array of considerations to design environments that promote public health and comply with regulatory standards. In the United...
How the Space Industry is Shaping the Future of Global Air Quality Monitoring
Air quality monitoring has become a critical tool in understanding and addressing climate change, public health, and environmental impacts. With advances in technology, the space industry now plays a pivotal role in monitoring air quality on a global scale. Satellites...
Reconfigurable Metasurface LiDAR: A Platform For Adaptive Air Monitoring?
Envirotech Online | Researchers have developed a reconfigurable metasurface LiDAR that can switch between flash and high-resolution scanning modes, offering fast, adaptive 3D sensing well-suited for airborne air-quality and emissions monitoring.
Air Pollution Monitoring Investment Offers ‘High Return’ On Health
Semafor | A new EPIC report says small annual investments in community air monitoring could transform public health in 83 countries, especially across Africa where major data gaps hinder efforts to address severe pollution risks.
The Unseen Consequences of Air Pollution on Pollinators
Air pollution poses a significant threat to flying insects, which are essential to our environment, food chain, and plant pollination processes. Understanding the impact of pollutants on these creatures is crucial for developing strategies to protect them and, by...
‘Eat Out To Help Out’ Scheme Added To Air Pollution In London, Study Finds
The Guardian | New analysis shows the UK’s 2020 “eat out to help out” scheme triggered significant spikes in cooking-related particle pollution in London, revealing commercial kitchens as an overlooked but major urban pollution source.
Thousands Advised To Remain Inside In Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee
Newsweek | A pocket of “unhealthy” PM2.5 pollution across parts of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee is prompting EPA health advisories for reduced outdoor activity, especially for sensitive groups.
When is the Last Time You Checked Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the "silent killer," and for good reason. This colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas can and has killed people if it goes undetected. Despite its imperceptibility, carbon monoxide plays a significant role in both indoor...
DNREC Launches Statewide Survey To Gather Community Feedback On Air Quality
Delaware News – Delaware.gov | Delaware’s environmental agency has launched a statewide public survey to gather resident perspectives on local air quality to guide future monitoring, outreach, and policy decisions.
AI-Powered Air Quality Monitoring Using ESP32 And BME280 Sensors For Incense Smoke Classification
ESS Open Archive | A low-cost ESP32-based sensing system combined with a TensorFlow Lite model achieved 77% accuracy in identifying incense-related air pollution, showing the potential of affordable AI-driven tools for real-time air quality monitoring.
Urban Planning Strategies for Tackling Air Pollution
Urban planning plays a pivotal role in shaping the air quality of our cities. Civil engineers and urban planners must navigate a complex array of considerations to design environments that promote public health and comply with regulatory standards. In the United...
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Air Quality Worsens In Delhi As Weak Winds Trap Pollutants
ThePrint | 3 November 2025 | Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to a “very poor” AQI of 366 on Sunday as weak winds trapped pollutants, with PM2.5 and PM10 levels rising sharply and several stations recording “severe” air quality.
Air Quality Alert In Place For Southern California Monday
Modesto Bee | 3 November 2025 | The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert through Monday afternoon for parts of Southern California, as the South Coast AQMD enforced a no-burn order to reduce fine particle pollution and protect public health.
Burning Trash Harms Air Quality In Northwest Washington
My Bellingham Now | 2 November 2025 | The Northwest Clean Air Agency is reminding residents across Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties that burning garbage is illegal in Washington, urging recycling and proper waste disposal instead to protect air quality...
Air Quality In Cumberland Council Area Under Consideration
Whitehaven News | 2 November 2025 | Cumberland Council’s Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee will review a report highlighting the Communities and Public Protection Directorate’s statutory role in improving air quality, emphasizing the monitoring of NO₂, PM₁₀,...
Punjab Govt Under Fire For ‘Manipulating’ Air Quality Data
Dawn | 1 November 2025 | Punjab’s Environment Protection & Climate Change Department faced accusations of deliberately switching off Lahore’s air quality monitors during peak smog hours, but officials blamed a brief “technical glitch,” later resolved, as the...
Lucky Bamboo Plant Care: 7 Tips For Healthy Growth
Farmonaut | 1 November 2025 | Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is an adaptable, air-purifying ornamental plant valued for its low-maintenance care, aesthetic appeal, and sustainable role in modern horticulture and urban agriculture.
Major American LNG Exporters Habitually Break Air Pollution Laws, Report Finds
Resilience.org | 31 October 2025 | An Environmental Integrity Project report found that all seven fully operational U.S. LNG export terminals violated the Clean Air Act in the past five years, many repeatedly, while emitting over 18 million tons of greenhouse gases...
Tackle Wood Burning And Road Traffic To Improve Europe’s Air Quality, Study Finds
The Guardian | 31 October 2025 | A major Nature study of 11,000 air samples across Europe found that pollution from road traffic and wood burning is up to three times more toxic than rural air, making targeted cuts to these sources the most effective way to reduce air...
Fall Dust Creates Unhealthy Levels Of Air Quality In Nome
The Nome Nugget | 30 October 2025 | Dust pollution in Nome, Alaska, has reached near-hazardous levels, prompting health advisories urging residents, especially vulnerable groups, to stay indoors, wear masks, and limit outdoor activity until rain or snow reduces the...
Map Shows States Where Air Pollution From Ozone Is Highest
Newsweek | 30 October 2025 | The 2025 State of Global Air report shows that parts of California, Nevada, and Arizona experienced the highest U.S. ozone pollution levels, exceeding WHO targets, driven by heat waves, wildfires, and transboundary pollution, posing major...
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