Air Pollution
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NASA
NASA Mission Studies Air Pollution Over Ethiopia
A NASA-funded air pollution monitoring network has provided one of the most detailed long-term views yet of the role of black carbon, or soot produced by fires, diesel vehicles, and other combustion sources, in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. The detailed measurements show how pollution changes by time of day and season, including increases associated with rush-hour traffic and holiday celebrations.…
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NASA Data Helps Protect US Embassy Staff from Polluted Air
United States embassies and consulates, along with American citizens traveling and living abroad, now have a powerful tool to protect against polluted air, thanks to a collaboration between NASA and the U.S. State Department. Since 2020, ZephAir has provided real-time air quality data for about 75 U.S. diplomatic posts. Now, the public tool includes three-day air quality forecasts for PM2.5,…
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NASA, EPA Tackle NO2 Air Pollution in Overburdened Communities
For the first time, NASA data about nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a harmful air pollutant, is available in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) widely used Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool (EJScreen). This update marks a crucial step in addressing air quality disparities in overburdened communities across the United States. “Having access to this accurate and localized NO2 data allows organizations…
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Press Releases
AirCare Releases a Refreshed Experience to Tracking Air Pollution
AirCare – the air pollution tracking app that Californian’s depend on during fire season, is launching a whole new experience aimed at letting anyone in the world know what they breathe! AirCare was launched in 2014 in the small country of North Macedonia, one of Europe’s most polluted, by a student named Gorjan Jovanovski. The app, which then displayed air pollution…
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Ways Cities Can Reduce Pollution
Due to the high density of vehicles, cities often face problems relating to air quality. This situation calls for change, as pollution can harm the environment as well as the citizens who reside in urban areas. Here are some ways cities can reduce pollution. Tighten Vehicle Emissions Standards Most people are familiar with emissions tests. However, these standards may be…
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