Air pollution is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Therefore you may be curious: where is the cleanest air in the world? And what country has the best air quality? Smart Air analyzed 2022 air pollution data from 533 major cities spanning 88 countries in the …
Air pollution ranks among the top causes of death in the world. But which cities and countries are the most polluted (dirtiest) in the world? Smart Air analyzed 2022 PM2.5 data for 529 major cities from 88 countries around the world to create the 2023 updated ranking of the “Top …
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 …
Air pollution in Indonesia has severely worsened in recent years. From 2013 to 2016 alone, Indonesia’s air pollution doubled. In 2010, 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 …
It is no surprise that wildfires affect air quality. The wildfires in California and Australia have had a substantial impact on air quality levels over time. Pictures like the one above show the large amounts of smoke and pollution produced by these forest fires in California. But how exactly does …
Can you wear expired face masks? How effective are expired face masks? A study tested 10 year-old 3M N95 masks compared to new masks and this is what they found.
High CO2 levels negatively affect wellbeing and productivity and strongly correlate with disease spread. Thus, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, measuring indoor CO2 levels is useful. Popular CO2 monitors include the IQAir AirVisual Pro and Kaiterra Laser Egg + CO2. But how accurate are these CO2 monitors? Smart Air conducted …
Although carbon dioxide (CO2) is a byproduct of many natural processes, high levels of CO2 can cause a variety of health effects on humans. This article explains at what levels CO2 becomes dangerous and the negative health effects of these high CO2 levels. Also, how do CO2 levels become high …
Portable Carbon Dioxide (CO2) monitors are growing popular in home and office. CO2 monitors can help measure ventilation and help lower the spread of respiratory viruses. But what are the best and most accurate CO2 monitors on the market? To find out, Smart Air analyzed CO2 monitor test data to …
