The landscape of ambient air quality monitoring is evolving, driven by the increasing availability of low-cost sensors.While current low-cost particulate matter (PM) sensors, which rely on light scattering, provide valuable data on particle size and number, they lack the ability to determine a particle's composition. This limitation is a significant hurdle in understanding the true nature and origin of air pollution.

Empowering Families and Schools to Safeguard Children from Indoor Asthma Triggers

The Treaty of Lisbon frames the European Union's ability to act, creating a structural conflict between its strict division of competences and the comprehensive, borderless nature of the One Health (OH) approach required for effective pandemic proactiveness. The One Health Approach and the Treaty of Lisbon's Competences The European Union's implementation of its proactive pandemic strategy through the One Health (OH) approach must navigate the Treaty of Lisbon's (ToL) division of powers, primarily relying on two categories:

The terms Elemental Carbon (EC) and Black Carbon (BC) are both used to describe the product of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biomass, and biofuels, which is a significant component of aerosols (airborne particulate matter). While often used interchangeably in general discussion, they represent distinct concepts primarily tied to their respective measurement methodologies. Understanding this difference is crucial in air quality monitoring, climate science, and health studies.

In an era where indoor air quality and environmental safety are of a high importance, aranet has emerged as one of the leaders in providing reliable and intuitive monitoring solutions. See The Air has thoroughly reviewed several of aranet's innovative products, each designed to empower individuals with crucial insights into their living spaces. From carbon dioxide levels to radon gas and even radiation, aranet offers peace of mind through precise and accessible data.

The discussion around carbon dioxide (CO2) in indoor air quality (IAQ) often brings up a fascinating parallel to another long-standing debate: the health effects of eggs. The Indisputable Value (Eg…

The recently updated Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is a pivotal legislative framework aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings across the European Union. While its primary focus remains on energy savings and decarbonization, the revised EPBD now formally recognizes the crucial link between energy performance and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). This update requires member states to address IEQ in their national legislation, ensuring that energy-efficient buildings also support the health, comfort, and well-being of their occupants.

In the modern classroom, the focus is often on technology, curriculum, and engagement. However, a critical element that directly impacts student health and learning often goes overlooked: the air they breathe. In many schools, especially older buildings, ventilation systems are inadequate or non-existent. This can lead to a buildup of pollutants and, most critically, an increased risk of airborne infections.

See The Air has been serving as a key partner and platform for boosting GO AQS's outreach. As a result, on September 23rd, 2025, a momentous event will take place in New York: HEALTHY INDOOR AIR – A GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION. This high-level side event, held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, will bring together experts, policymakers, and advocates from around the globe to address the urgent need for better indoor air quality.

AirDummies emerges as a highly intuitive and powerful Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software, purpose-built to demystify the complex world of indoor air dynamics. Designed with a clear focus on accessibility, it caters to a broad spectrum of users, offering invaluable insights into air patterns within diverse indoor environments, including school classrooms, offices, and domestic settings. Its ability to simulate everything from CO2 concentrations, particle contaminants, and temperature gradients to air velocity makes it an indispensable tool for optimizing comfort, health, and energy efficiency.

Wildfires: Are they avoidable? 🔥 It's a question that feels more urgent every year. While we can't prevent every ignition, a staggering number of wildfires are caused by human activity. This means man...

Latvia has successfully deployed 14,000 CO2 monitors in hundreds of schools, ensuring safer and healthier learning environments for students and teachers. This nationwide initiative, launched by the Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia and implemented by the technology company MESH, addresses concerns about elevated CO₂ levels, which can contribute to the transmission of pathogens and affect concentration.. Such successful projects should serve as a blueprint for others aiming to improve indoor air quality and efficiency in public buildings.

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