TL;DR — Ports and logistics operations are major sources of harmful air pollution that affects air quality and climate health both locally and at the global scales — especially as maritime shipping becomes increasingly prominent globally. By implementing effective air quality monitoring and port emission reduction strategies, we can work to reduce these negative impacts and promote more environmentally friendly global supply chains.

We asked Drew Hill, Data Science & Applied Research Lead at Aethlabs to help us take a deep dive into black carbon air pollution, exploring the science behind this air pollutant, its origins, its impacts, and the urgency & importance of accurate black carbon measurement.

This certification marks a significant milestone, ensuring that Clarity's monitors meet the highest data quality standards and can be relied upon for indicative ambient air quality measurements. The MCERTS certification comes as no surprise given Clarity’s impressive collocation results around the world, but this independent qualitative and quantitative verification for our air quality measurements reinforces Clarity's commitment to providing the most accurate and reliable air quality monitoring solutions on the market.

This legislation allocates approximately $2 million in funds through IRA 60105 (c) Grant Program specifically for the deployment, integration, and operation of air quality sensors in communities identified as low-income or disadvantaged, highlighting a commitment to environmental justice and the mitigation of pollution's unequal health impacts.

Recently, the Greater London Authority and Imperial College London released the 2021–2022 Breathe London Network Air Quality Monitoring Report, highlighting key statistics on nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations and showcasing the impressive performance of these air quality sensors in comparison to reference monitors.

Though air pollution is an issue that is global in scale, action at the local level can be impactful in enacting tangible change and encouraging more widespread action. Local projects can serve as models for successful work at a global scale — such as how the Breathe London air quality monitoring network is now being used as a framework for the Breathe Cities program.

Key Takeaways from the 2023 Clarity Showcase

Air pollution patterns vary uniquely based on a multitude of factors, from season to time of day to the given meteorological variables at play, as well as in connection with climate change and human behavior. By better understanding when the worst times for air pollution are, we can better tailor policy and action to achieve cleaner air.

We're sharing our major takeaways from Clean Air Fund's 2023 State of Global Air Quality Funding report, highlighting major trends in air quality funding around the globe.

Air pollution at schools and campuses negatively impacts student performance, development, and attendance in addition to harming teacher and staff health, making it vital to establish real-time air quality monitoring networks and improve air quality.