Community Update
3/2/2021
Globally Unified Air Quality is committed to keeping you informed with key air quality news articles from around the world. Stay updated on our exciting company progress and goals.
“A microscopic pollutant – PM2.5 – is so tiny that it can pass through many of our body’s protective armours”
Company Updates
We are excited to announce that GUAQ will be presenting at the World Bank Disruptive Technologies Conference this Wednesday, March 3rd. We are looking forward to sharing our progress and how our company goals will further the use of technological innovation as a means of air quality monitoring and abatement.
In other news, the GUAQ mobile application is finally here! The following images demonstrate the layout and key features of the app, which is set to release on Google Play and the Apple App Store this week! As shown below, the app interface easily allows users to interact with, view, and access the data collected by their air-quality monitor. The GUAQ team is working hard to continue to refine and add new features. Have any feedback or suggestions for features you’d like to see? Contact us with your input!
Air Quality News
It's not just oceans: scientists find plastic is also polluting the air
February 26, 2021
"In low-income countries about 90% of waste ends up in open dumps or is burned in the open air."
Experts identify 'super-plant' that absorbs roadside air pollution
February 18, 2021
“On roads with heavy traffic, the denser, hairy-leaved Cotoneaster franchetii was at least 20% more effective at soaking up pollution compared with other shrubs."
Wood burners and open fires face restrictions in new clean air plan
February 14, 2021
"Most people don't realise that a wood burning stove emits more particles per hour than a diesel truck"