Air Quality

Smog includes two main types: sulfurous smog, linked to coal burning and sulfur dioxide, and photochemical smog, formed by sunlight-driven reactions between nitrogen oxides and VOCs, producing ozone and particulate matter.

The Clean Air Act is a landmark U.S. law that has enabled the Environmental Protection Agency to dramatically improve air quality, reduce pollution, and protect public health and the environment since the 1970s

Transboundary air pollution spreads across borders, harming health and ecosystems. Global cooperation is key to identifying sources and reducing pollution worldwide.

London’s air pollution, once marked by dense and hazardous fog, has improved significantly through legislation and initiatives such as Breathe London.

Air quality has improved significantly since the LA fires began, and regular activities can be resumed. Yet, ash should be cleaned up by professionals and precautions may need to be taken near burn areas. Some toxic air pollutants may linger.

Air pollution poses a severe global health and environmental threat, making accurate and open air quality data crucial. Yet, many governments do not monitor or share air quality measurements, largely due to a lack of funding and technical expertise.

At Clarity, we’ve heard your feedback: organizations need an easy, impactful way to share real-time air quality data with communities and stakeholders. Whether it’s about protecting public health, raising awareness, or building trust, data-sharing should be simple and effective. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our new and improved OpenMap, our revamped platform designed to turn your air pollution measurement data into actionable air quality awareness and insights — without the need for costly or complex third-party solutions.

Clarity Movement was founded in 2014; this year, 2024, marked ten years of our work empowering communities, governments, and industries to combat air pollution. Founded on the belief that clean air is a fundamental human right, we’ve grown from developing OPC sensor technology to deploying air quality sensors in more than 10,000 unique locations across 85+ countries. This blog reflects on our journey, highlights our milestones and partnerships, and outlines our vision for the future.

Community Air Grants (CAGs) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) can provide up to $500K in funding. Learn more about the Draft Cycle 5 Request for Applications (RFA) and how your community can benefit — the RFA opens on September 3rd, 2024, and the deadline for applications is November 1, 2024.

Implementing wildfire prevention strategies at the individual and agency levels, establishing resilient air quality monitoring networks, and understanding how severely wildfire and poor air quality impact our national parks can help preserve them.