Category: GO IAQS
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Standardizing Breath: How K-HEALTHinAIR is Mapping the Future of Healthy Indoor Environments
In recent years, the invisible atmosphere within our buildings has come under intense scrutiny. As we spend approximately 90% of our time indoors, the quality of the air we breathe has a profound impact on our long-term health, cognitive function, and general well-being. To address the significant gaps in our understanding of these effects, a…
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A Synthesis of Expert Views on Submicron and Ultrafine Particles
For decades, the global standard for measuring indoor air quality (IAQ) has focused on PM2.5, particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. However, recent findings from the Particulate Matter Working Group suggest that this mass-based metric may be overlooking the most significant health risks. By synthesizing expert survey data and recent…
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GO AQS White Paper v1.0 – Milestone
We are proud to announce the official release of Version 1.0 of the GO AQS White Paper! This milestone signifies a major step forward, as we proudly present the definitive first version of our open and common standards. This latest version incorporates crucial updates and enhancements, solidifying GO AQS’s commitment to transparency, scientific rigor, and practical implementation. Changelog:…
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A Global Voice for Clean Air: Prof. Juliana Jalaludin Champions the GO AQS Initiative at Global Health Sciences Conference 2025
Professor Dr. Juliana Binti Jalaludin, a distinguished figure from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Universiti Putra Malaysia, is lending her influential voice to a critical global health movement: the Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) initiative. Her active support was prominently featured during her recent plenary address at the GLOBAL HEALTH SCIENCES CONFERENCE…
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Global Open Air Quality Standards Policy Working Group Call
We’re excited to announce the first official meeting of the GO AQS Policy Working Group! The call will take place on September 8 at 4:00 PM CEST. This working group will be dedicated to developing policy recommendations for indoor air quality. A robust indoor air quality (IAQ) policy helps pinpoint areas for improvement and sets clear benchmarks to…