Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are chemical substances primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen, but they can also contain other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur, or halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine). Their “superpower” is that they are...
Air quality refers to the state of the air we breathe and its composition in terms of pollutants present in the atmosphere. It is considered good when pollutant levels are low and do not pose a risk to human health, the environment, or the economy. In contrast, poor...
Air quality monitoring networks consist of an organised system of monitoring stations distributed across various locations to measure and assess air pollution levels within a specific geographical area. These networks collect continuous or periodic data, offering an...
Air quality stations are systems dedicated to monitoring atmospheric pollution, essential for measuring the concentration of pollutants in a specific area. These devices detect harmful substances such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), particulate matter (PM10,...
Smog, beyond that dense fog Smog is a mixture of air pollutants that accumulate in the atmosphere, especially in urban areas. This phenomenon is characterised by the formation of a dense layer of pollution whose appearance is between smoke and fog (from which comes...