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The health impact of indoor and outdoor air pollution

We breathe 15,000 litres of air every day. Apart from the oxygen (O2) and nitrogen (N2) essential for survival, the atmosphere also consists of harmful foreign substances. When detectable, they are considered to be air pollution. Air pollution…
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Calculating an actionable indoor air quality index

An air quality index (AQI) is a descriptive scale used to show how polluted the air is. There is little research on the health effects of air pollution in short time frames. This is why air quality indexes are typically only provided for time…
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Why indoor air quality is important for every business

Indoor air quality (IAQ) has been a long overlooked issue in comparison to outdoor air pollution. Just because indoor air pollution can be harder to detect, however, doesn’t mean it’s harmless: the concentrations of some pollutants can be…
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The direct economic impact of improving air quality

Air pollution not only affects human health, but also the economy. Effective clean air actions sanctioned by governments have been found to improve individual health and productivity, thus providing clear economic benefits. How air pollution…
History of air quality measurement
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The history of air quality measurement and legislation

Air quality has long been a historical issue, reaching back as far as the Roman times. It is only after a series of serious smog incidents that authorities finally took action, starting first with the curbing of emissions.
Standorte zur Messung der Luftqualität in HamburgBreeze Technologies UG
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Wo wird Luftqualität gemessen – Auswahl von Messstandorten zur Überwachung der Luftqualität und Standortkriterien nach der 39. BImSchV

Grundlage für die Bestimmung von Standorten für Messinstrumente zur Erfassung von urbaner Luftqualität ist in Deutschland die 39. Verordnung zur Durchführung des Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetzes (39. BImSchV). Es handelt sich um Bundesrecht…