Wildfires can result in dangerously high levels of air pollution. Thus it is important to be prepared and know how to protect yourself from the wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke contains dangerous small particles (PM2.5) that can cause serious health effects. So the next time there is a major wildfire (i.e. California), how can you protect […]
Author: Tyler Vanzo
Tyler is a content creator at Smart Air, who during his time as a graduate scholar at Fudan University in Shanghai, China developed a passion for helping people understand the importance of breathing clean air.
What is Air Changes Per Hour (ACH) & How to Calculate
Air changes per hour (ACH) is an important metric to ensure a room has good air quality and proper ventilation. But what is air changes per hour and how exactly do you calculate ACH? What is Air Changes Per Hour? Air changes per hour is simply the amount of times all of the air in […]
The Best Place To Position Your Air Purifier
Where should I place my air purifier? It’s a common question every air purifier owner has. Where to position an air purifier can be a difficult decision. How does position affects its performance? Is it best to put an air purifier next to a wall? This post answers the question on how to best place […]
Singapore Air Quality (AQI) and Air Pollution Levels
Air Quality and Pollution in Singapore Singapore has an air pollution problem and has suffered from poor air quality for years. From 2014-2020, Singapore average daily air quality exceeded the WHO annual pollution limits on an average of nearly 6 out of 7 days of the week. What’s more, Singapore has seen PM2.5 levels over […]
Where Does Indonesia and Jakarta’s Air Pollution Come From?
Indonesia’s air pollution levels have severely worsened in recent years. From 2013 to 2016 alone, Indonesia’s air pollution doubled. In 2019, Jakarta averaged over 4 times (40 micrograms) the WHO recommended healthy limit of PM.5 air pollution. With pollution levels worsening to dangerous levels, many may wonder where Indonesia and Jakarta’s air pollution comes from. […]
25 Least Polluted Cities in the World (2020 Rankings)
Air pollution is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Therefore you may be curious: “What are the least polluted cities in the world?” Smart Air analyzed 2020 air pollution data from 540 major cities in the world to create the 2020 ranking of the “25 Least Polluted Cities in the World”. […]
25 Most Polluted Cities in the World (2020 Rankings)
Air pollution is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Therefore you may be curious: “What are the most polluted cities in the world?” Smart Air analyzed 2020 air pollution data from 540 major cities in the world to create the 2020 ranking of the “25 Most Polluted Cities in the World”. […]
Masks for Coronavirus May Be Lowering Blood Pressure for Millions
The coronavirus has made millions around the world regularly wear masks to reduce the spread of the virus. It is clear, masks help mitigate virus spread. But widespread mask wearing may be having another unintended benefit: lowering blood pressure for millions. With mask wearing to prevent coronavirus spread, people are accidentally protecting themselves from air […]
Jakarta Air Quality (AQI) and Indonesia Air Pollution
Air Quality and Pollution in Jakarta, Indonesia Jakarta, Indonesia has high air pollution levels and is one of the smoggiest cities in the world. In 2020, air quality exceeded the WHO annual pollution limits on every single day except one. What’s more, Jakarta’s most polluted day in 2020 had PM2.5 levels seven times higher than […]
Should You Sleep Next to Your Air Purifier?
Is it better to sleep next to your air purifier? Does the location of the air purifier in your room matter? To find out, Smart Air did seven overnight tests to see if the air closer to the air purifier is cleaner than other spots in the room. Put to the Test: Should You Sleep […]
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