Odour pollution is an increasingly relevant environmental issue due to its negative impact on public health and quality of life. Although often seen as a minor nuisance, its consequences can be significant for both human health and the environment. In this article, we...
The city of Donostia-San Sebastián seeks to make the most of all the advantages derived from ICT technologies. From an air quality perspective, the periods of high pollution are unusual, since its coastal location facilitates the dispersion of pollutants. This city...
The 2020 Air Quality Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece, was one of the events highlighted by Kunak. We intended to present the following two studies: An analysis of the performance of low-cost air quality monitoring devices. A practical example of how outdoor air...
What adverse consequences can result from being exposed to a high level of atmospheric pollution during physical exercise? Some of the most common effects are: decreased lung function; exacerbation of asthma; and, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. These effects...
Highlights Air pollution at construction works and demolitions, in the form of increased dust and noise, is usually a reason for complaints. Monitoring air quality at construction works and demolitions using relocatable sensors is a reliable way to oversee the...
Large cities in developed countries are usually dotted with a network of reference monitoring stations. However, it means a high cost of installation and maintenance, providing accurate data but only in a few locations. On the other hand, this network is not possible...
Companies, institutions and organizations need more than ever access to certain critical data. Having that information in real-time can bring great benefits and opportunities. Data will help detect points of improvement and savings opportunities and, ultimately, make...
Spain is a country of contrasts, well known for its gastronomy, culture and tourism. Now it is officially the healthiest country in the world. A recent report by Bloomberg - a digital platform focusing on finance, markets, health, technology, mobility, luxury or...
Mexico City authorities activated the extraordinary environmental contingency plan on Tuesday. The more than 20 fires that the city is suffering in the last two days have increased pollution levels becoming a threat to public health. The activation of the plan...