{"id":420,"date":"2025-07-19T10:02:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T10:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airekart.com\/blog\/?p=420"},"modified":"2025-07-19T10:05:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T10:05:51","slug":"how-to-measure-air-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airekart.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-air-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"How to measure air pollution?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"420\" class=\"elementor elementor-420\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf94302 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf94302\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5af68f1\" data-id=\"5af68f1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-524b83a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"524b83a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px;line-height: 1.4;color: #525252;text-align: left;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif;font-size: 18px\">Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to serious health problems. Moreover, smog and other pollutants such as ground-level ozone have a tremendous impact on the atmosphere, plants, and animals. This is why it\u2019s important to learn how to measure air pollution and use available tools to limit one\u2019s exposure to harmful substances.<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px;line-height: 1.4;color: #525252;text-align: left;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif;font-size: 18px\">Table of content:<\/p><ul style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px 0px 30px 30px;list-style-type: none;color: #525252;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif;font-size: 18px;text-align: start;background-color: #ffffff\"><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">Why is air pollution dangerous?<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">3 ways to measure air pollution<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">The takeaway<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px;line-height: 1.4;color: #525252;text-align: left;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif;font-size: 18px\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6505 aligncenter\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;margin: 0px auto;text-align: center\" src=\"https:\/\/airly.zenx.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dtsuhui-bdtx2wUKpVk-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airly.zenx.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dtsuhui-bdtx2wUKpVk-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/airly.zenx.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dtsuhui-bdtx2wUKpVk-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/airly.zenx.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dtsuhui-bdtx2wUKpVk-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/airly.zenx.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dtsuhui-bdtx2wUKpVk-unsplash-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/airly.zenx.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dtsuhui-bdtx2wUKpVk-unsplash-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"why air pollution is dangerous\" width=\"577\" height=\"385\" \/><\/p><h2 id=\"air-pollution-dangerous\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px;font-size: 32px;text-align: left;color: #525252;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif\">Why is air pollution dangerous?<\/h2><p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px;line-height: 1.4;color: #525252;text-align: left;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif;font-size: 18px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">There are many reasons why air pollution is dangerous.<\/span>\u00a0It has a negative impact on the atmosphere, destroys the ozone layer, hinders plant growth and contributes to global warming. However, as human beings we\u2019re usually most concerned about the impact of air pollution on our health and well-being.<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px;line-height: 1.4;color: #525252;text-align: left;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif;font-size: 18px\">Unfortunately, it turns out that long-term exposure to harmful substances such as smog, carbon dioxide, PM 2.5, PM 10, PM 1, SO2, and NO2 can lead to serious health conditions including:<\/p><ul style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px 0px 30px 30px;list-style-type: none;color: #525252;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif;font-size: 18px;text-align: start;background-color: #ffffff\"><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">asthma,<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">respiratory and circulatory problems,<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">heart attacks,<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">problems with concentration,<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">low weight of newborns,<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">nausea,<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">strokes,<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">infertility,<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">allergies,<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">cancer,<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\">or even premature death.<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px;line-height: 1.4;color: #525252;text-align: left;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif;font-size: 18px\">These are only a few of the most dangerous side effects of living in a polluted area. Is there anything we can do make informed decisions and monitor air quality?<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px;line-height: 1.4;color: #525252;text-align: left;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif;font-size: 18px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6503 aligncenter\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;margin: 0px auto;text-align: center\" src=\"https:\/\/airly.zenx.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hitting-up-studios-Bnyarwh6iGw-unsplash-1-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airly.zenx.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hitting-up-studios-Bnyarwh6iGw-unsplash-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/airly.zenx.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hitting-up-studios-Bnyarwh6iGw-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/airly.zenx.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hitting-up-studios-Bnyarwh6iGw-unsplash-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/airly.zenx.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hitting-up-studios-Bnyarwh6iGw-unsplash-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/airly.zenx.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hitting-up-studios-Bnyarwh6iGw-unsplash-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"ways to measure air pollution\" width=\"565\" height=\"424\" \/><\/p><h2 id=\"3-ways\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px;font-size: 32px;text-align: left;color: #525252;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif\">3 ways to measure air pollution<\/h2><p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px;line-height: 1.4;color: #525252;text-align: left;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif;font-size: 18px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">The market abounds in solutions that make it possible to measure air pollution<\/span>. The most popular tools and devices include:<\/p><ul style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px 0px 30px 30px;list-style-type: none;color: #525252;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif;font-size: 18px;text-align: start;background-color: #ffffff\"><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">sensors<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 these are small devices that collect comprehensive data on the concentration of key gas pollutants such as NO2, O3, SO2, and CO.\u00a0<a style=\"color: #525252;margin: 0px\" href=\"https:\/\/airly.org\/en\/products\/airly-sensor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sensors<\/a> offered by Airatom smart solution measure air pollution with the use of the laser and electrochemical method. Thanks to two cells installed in the gas module, devices are able to take readings and emit special diode signals informing about the air quality.<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">air pollution map<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 this solution is available for free. Moreover, you don\u2019t need to have any knowledge to use an\u00a0air pollution map. Once you enter the website, you\u2019ll see a map of your region or country (provided that you have location settings on). The map will be filled with green, orange, or red spots. As you may guess, the green colour indicates good air quality, orange means that the pollution level isn\u2019t the best, but it can be acceptable, whereas red denotes that it\u2019s better to stay home and avoid outdoor activities like walking. It\u2019s worth checking the air pollution map on a regular basis to limit your exposure to harmful substances whenever possible, or bring a special smog mask with you when you need to do out on days when your city is marked in red.<\/li><li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px;padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;position: relative\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">mobile application<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 this is a very convenient option also available for free. You can download the\u00a0mobile app\u00a0on your phone and measure air quality whenever you have time to do it. The app works similarly to the map mentioned above. It\u2019s very intuitive and provides vital information about PM 2.5, PM 10 parameters, temperature, humidity, and many other important parameters that have an impact on our well-being.<\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"takeaway\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px;font-size: 32px;text-align: left;color: #525252;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif\">The takeaway<\/h2><p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 30px;line-height: 1.4;color: #525252;text-align: left;font-family: Gilroy, sans-serif;font-size: 18px\">Learning\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">how to measure air quality at home<\/span> will help you make better decisions and limit your exposure to harmful substances. It\u2019s important to mention that Airatom smart solution offers a number of quality tools such as mobile applications and maps that are available for free.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to serious health problems. Moreover, smog and other pollutants such as ground-level ozone have a tremendous impact on the atmosphere, plants, and animals. This is why it\u2019s important to learn how to measure air pollution and use available tools to limit one\u2019s exposure to harmful substances. 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