Air pollution is a growing global issue, that is detrimental to human health and the environment. Major sources of air pollution include manufacturing, power and transport. Some of the major health effects of air pollution are lung and heart diseases. Read more on what air pollution is, global air pollution trends and more here.
COVID-19 and air pollution have forced businesses around the world to turn to air purifiers to make their air safe. But larger spaces need larger more powerful commercial air purifiers. Let’s take a look at the important things to know when buying a large commercial air purifier. What to Look …
Air pollution and COVID-19 have led to a boom in air purifiers in Thailand. But with so many options, it can be difficult to determine the best air purifier. In this article, Smart Air breaks down the top-selling air purifiers in Thailand to see which purifiers get you the most …
One particular popular air purifier in Thailand and the Philippines, which goes by many names, has become a bestseller in recent years. The air purifier, often called an “OEM”, promises an effective air purifier at a price far lower than the competition. But is the “OEM” air purifier actually effective? …
How was Delhi’s air quality in 2021? Did Delhi’s air quality improve in 2021 compared to recent years? Delhi air quality has seen little improvement recently. Air pollution levels have hovered around 20x the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended limit for PM2.5 levels. Smart Air dove into the data to …
Poor indoor air quality is a common in homes and offices around the world. Poor air quality can affect the health, mood and productivity of those indoors. Here are three different ways to improve indoor air quality, and the advantages of each. Indoor Air Quality Overview: Before we get to …
University of Chicago professor and Smart Air founder Thomas Talhelm published open letter to stop schools getting ripped off on air purifiers Air purifiers have become a vital tool in protecting school students and teachers from COVID and virus transmission. However, school teachers and administrators are not experts in air …
How did India air pollution fare in 2021? Did the COVID-19 second wave affect air quality in India? Smart Air analyzed 2021 India air pollution data for five of India’s major cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad. 2021 India Air Pollution Report Of the five major Indian cities analyzed …
Bangkok saw some terrible air quality and high PM2.5 levels during the start of 2019, with news reports of schools closing and government limiting car usage. But just how bad is Bangkok’s air quality? I analyzed 2018’s PM2.5 data, provided by the Thailand Government monitor near the Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok, …
Smart Air’s analysis of Bangkok’s PM2.5 data (what is PM2.5?) finds Bangkok air pollution source varies systematically by season and time of day. Bangkok Average PM2.5 First, some basics. In 2020, Bangkok averaged 21 micrograms of PM2.5. That puts Bangkok just over two times the WHO annual limit. (Recently, the …
The QT3 air purifier is a light and compact air purifier, designed to create a stream of cleaner air, even if the larger room isn’t purified. But can it manage to clean an entire room? Smart Air ran a series of tests in our office meeting room to find out. …
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