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.
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. …
This week, the social enterprise Smart Air launched its new QT3 portable air purifier. The QT3 portable air purifier is similar to other products in Smart Air’s lineup of cost-effective air purifiers in that it also uses a HEPA filter, the gold standard of air filtration. But what makes the …
Air purifiers are proven tools to reduce COVID-19 spread in indoor spaces such as churches. But choosing which air purifier is best for a church and how many are needed can seem complicated. In this article, we take you step-by-step on how to choose the best COVID-19 fighting air purifier …
COVID-19 has put a lot of stress on Bangladesh hospitals. Since HEPA air purifiers are important tools to reduce COVID-19 spread, Smart Air Bangladesh decided to step up and help. Donations: International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh Smart Air Bangladesh donated 2 powerful Blast Minis to the International Centre …
What effect did 2021 Diwali have on Delhi air pollution? We previously discussed Diwali’s serious impact on Delhi air pollution. But how did 2021 Diwali pollution compare to past years? Analyzing 2022 Diwali Air Pollution in Delhi To get to the bottom of this, the Smart Air team in India …
Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Although Delhi has seen a slight improvement in air quality in recent years, Delhi is still more than 18 times higher than the WHO recommended limit. Let’s dive into the best way for Delhiites to breathe clean air this …
We know that air pollution is bad for our health, causing heart attacks, strokes, and lung cancer. But how about the more day-to-day impacts of air pollution including productivity, tiredness, and alertness? A recent Harvard study shows that poor indoor air quality is affecting employees more than once thought, and …
Air purifiers are proven tools to reduce COVID-19 spread in the classroom. But choosing which air purifier is best for a classroom can seem complicated. In this article, we take you step-by-step on how to choose the best COVID-19 fighting air purifier for schools and in the classroom. Step 1: …
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