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.
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? And what is the least polluted country in the world? Smart Air analyzed 2022 air pollution data from 533 major cities spanning 88 …
Air pollution is one of the leading causes of death around the world. But which cities and countries are the most polluted in the world? Smart Air analyzed 2022 air pollution data for 529 major cities from 88 countries around the world to create the 2023 updated ranking of the …
Beijing PM2.5 air quality averaged 30.2 micrograms in 2022. This means Beijing PM2.5 concentrations exceeded the WHO annual limit of 5.0 micrograms by over 6 times. On the most polluted day, Beijing air quality exceeded the recommended limit by a little under 31 times. Current Air Quality in Beijing Air …
Bangkok PM2.5 air quality averaged 23.3 micrograms in 2022. This means Bangkok PM2.5 concentrations exceeded the WHO annual limit of 5.0 micrograms by a little under 5 times. On the most polluted day, Bangkok air quality exceeded the recommended limit by a little under 20 times. Let’s take a look …
Ozone generator machines are popular tools to remove odors, pollutants, and viruses. But what does the science say about the effectiveness of ozone machines? The biggest downside of using an ozone generator is that ozone is harmful to humans! But hey, maybe ozone could be useful in an empty room? Scientists …
Delhi PM2.5 air quality averaged 91.7 micrograms in 2022. This means Delhi PM2.5 concentrations exceeded the WHO annual limit of 5.0 micrograms by over 18 times. On the most polluted day, Delhi air quality exceeded the recommended limit by a little under 72 times. Current Air Quality in Delhi Air …
A peer-reviewed study from the University of Texas finds that ionizers increase air pollution, creating formaldehyde, ozone, and particulate. This data contrasts sharply with claims from air purifier companies that market ionizers as magical machines. One company in China claims that their machine’s negative ions “remove PM2.5 particulate pollution and …
Blueair air purifiers such as the Blueair Blue Pure 211 and 411 models are some of the most popular air purifiers on the market. Yet there is confusion about whether Blueair air purifiers use ionizers and produce ozone. In some sections of their website, Blueair avoids answering the question directly, …
Although Delhi air pollution is already extremely dangerous in the summer months, Delhi air quality levels worse in the winter months. In particular, November is the month when air quality usually starts deteriorating due to factors like crop burning, Diwali, and a drop in temperature. Many use air purifiers at …
Many air purifiers on the market include built-in air quality monitors to help users get a picture of their air quality. Unfortunately, there are a variety of issues with these built-in sensors, which is why we recommend using a stand-alone, portable air quality monitor. Apart from these issues, adding these …
