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The difference between emission and 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…
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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…
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Wildfires and air pollution – How air quality sensing can help to quench wildfires

When talking about the sources of air pollution, we tend to think of man-made sources, such as transport and industry. However, the environment can be just as responsible for releasing foreign substances into the atmosphere. In this article,…
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Breeze Technologies wins Santander X Environmental Challenge

Breeze Technologies has been announced as one of the 3 winners of the "Be Mindful" track of the Santander X Environmental Challenge today. The challenge was launched by Banco Santander in collaboration with Oxentia Foundation to support entrepreneurs…
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How monitoring and managing office air quality protects your co-workers from the Coronavirus

There is a reason for the work from home (WFH) movement during the Coronavirus pandemic: COVID-19 is easily transmissible in closed indoor spaces full of people, such as offices. But this work arrangement is not sustainable, as there are certain…
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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…
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5 more things you can do to improve air quality in your city (and live more sustainably)

Air pollution is an environmental issue that affects everyone. Here are five more actions you can take to help clear the air where you live, and live more sustainably in general. You can find the first part here. Get a home energy audit A…
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Breeze Technologies und Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik AG kooperieren bei der Digitalisierung der Immissionsüberwachung

Hamburg/Markranstädt (Leipzig), Deutschland. Das Hamburger Startup Breeze Technologies und der Markranstädter Mittelständler Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik AG kooperieren bei der Entwicklung der digitalen Zukunft der Immissionsüberwachung.…
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Why a fully-electric mobile future will not save air quality (alone)

Globally, transportation amounts to ~25% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This, along with other emitted pollutants, translated to 385,000 deaths in 2015, resulting in $1 trillion USD in health damages. CO2 specifically is responsible…
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Dosenluft statt Sensoren – Breeze Technologies stellt Produktportfolio um

Anmerkung: Bei diesem Beitrag handelt es sich um den Breeze Technologies-Aprilscherz 2021. Wir bedanken uns herzlich für die vielen positiven Rückmeldungen. Frischluft in Dosen zu verkaufen planen wir aktuell nicht - der ökoligische Fußabdruck…
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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…
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Breeze Technologies takes Gold at UK Tech Rocketship Awards

Breeze Technologies has taken gold as the overall winner of the first European Tech Rocketship Awards, an international competition organized by the UK's Department for International Trade (DIT). The Grand Finale saw eight previous Category…