Is air quality improving? A perspective on Germany, the EU, the United States and the rest of the world
The impact of poor air quality is well-documented and widely researched. While it is an ongoing issue that is currently being addressed through various legislations and guidelines all over the world, are our efforts actually clearing the air…
How to measure air quality
The importance of monitoring air quality is evident in the impact pollutants have on human health, the environment, and the economy. By assessing the extent of air pollution through timely, accurate data, policies and standards can be enacted,…
The impact of air pollution on mental health
When talking about the negative effects of air pollution, a lot of focus is placed on the physical diseases that occur from pollutant exposure. But did you know that air pollution affects mental health as well? Read on to find out more.
Research…
How climate change makes air pollution worse
There is clear evidence that air pollution has direct and indirect climate effects. This is also true the other way around: climate change worsens air quality.
How warmer temperatures worsen air quality
Ground-level ozone (O3) is a secondary…
How air pollution exacerbates social inequality
While air pollution is a global issue, killing 7 million worldwide every year, those from different socioeconomic backgrounds feel its effects differently. We have previously written about why air pollution seems to disproportionately affect…
The difference between emissions and ambient emissions (“immission”)
The term “emission” is commonly used to describe the releasing of pollutants into the atmosphere. Recently, however, a new, similar term has appeared in the air pollution lexicon: “immission”. What exactly is “immission”? How is…
Why is air pollution a bigger topic in developing countries than in developed nations?
While it is undeniable that air pollution affects everyone, scientific studies, the news, and even international agencies make it seem as though it is more of a significant issue in developing countries than in developed ones. What is the basis…
What is temperature inversion, and how does it exacerbate smog?
While most people are familiar with the fact that smog is caused by severe air pollution, few know that the weather can also be at fault thanks to a phenomenon called “temperature inversion”. Read on to find out more.
What is smog?
To…
5 steps to make your city smarter with air quality data
Urban air pollution directly affects populations living in and around urban areas. Worldwide, 1.3 million people die every year from outdoor air pollution in urban areas. The benefits of managing this issue are endless: healthier citizens, a…
What is particulate matter composed of?
Particulate matter (PM) is an air pollutant composed of tiny solid and liquid particles. But what exactly are these particles? Read on to find out.
What is particulate matter?
Particulate matter is classified by the size of its particles.…
Air Quality Academy – Breeze Technologies launches new air quality knowledge base
Hamburg, Germany. Breeze Technologies has launched a new knowledge base on air quality. "Creating awareness for the global environmental health threat that is air pollution is at the core of our mission," says Robert Heinecke, CEO at Breeze…
What effect did the German fireworks ban have on air quality on New Year’s Eve 2020?
One year ago we analysed the particulate matter concentrations caused by fireworks on New Year's Eve in the city of Hamburg, and their effect on overall air quality. This time around, the sale of fireworks was prohibited due to the Coronavirus…