Volcanic eruptions are among the planet’s most awe-inspiring natural spectacles. Yet behind the incandescent lava and towering ash columns lies a less visible reality: the effects these emissions have on air quality, health and the environment. In this article, we...
On the 13th of October, our air quality station, Kunak AIR Pro, was awarded as THE MOST ACCURATE MULTI-CONTAMINANT SENSOR at the AIRLAB Microsensors Challenge 2021 organised by Airparif, an international workshop on air quality solutions. The AIRLAB International...
HIGHLIGHTS WHO air quality guidelines revise exposure limits downwards. The document published in September 2021 highlights the importance of technology as a tool to monitor and reduce pollution. Kunak's solutions help to make decisions based on reliable, real-time...
HIGHLIGHTS COP26 in Glasgow (UK) will be held (unless cancelled at the last minute due to the pandemic) between 1 and 12 November 2021. The impact of forest fires on climate change and human health will be one of the themes of the conference. Air quality...
HIGHLIGHTS High temperatures, in addition to exacerbating poor air quality, are a health problem. A key factor in determining risk is ambient humidity, a variable that is particularly useful to monitor in sporting events such as marathons. Kunak monitors air quality...
HIGHLIGHTS The new law on climate change and energy transition that has entered into force will force hundreds of municipalities in Spain to mark out low-emission zones. Environmental monitoring systems with air quality sensors such as Kunak AIR Pro are useful tools...
KEY POINTS Wildfire smoke contains hazardous pollutants that are harmful to human health and ecosystems and can travel over long distances. Air quality stations allow the monitoring of wildfire pollution and act as early warning systems. Kunak stations have been...
At the beginning of November, Sebastian Coe, President of the World Athletics, participated in the sixth session on the Sustainability of the IOC, where he pointed out the need to "Go back to basics to build back better" as part of the Sustainability Strategy for...
HIGHLIGHTS Sustainable transport has a direct impact on air quality, improving it. Vehicle traffic represents one of the main sources of air pollution in cities. The health crisis caused by the coronavirus has changed the mobility patterns of many people. Air quality...