Tag: air-pollution
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WHO Releases HRAPIE-2: Updated Guidance to Reshape Global Air Quality Standards
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe has published a critical new document, Health risks of air pollution in Europe: HRAPIE-2 project, providing updated, evidence-based guidance that is set to become a vital resource for policymakers and organizations worldwide, including the Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS). This report updates the original 2013 HRAPIE…
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GO AQS Abstract Accepted at 2025 Clean Indoor Air for ALL Conference
GO AQS, a leading advocate for universal indoor air quality standards, is proud to announce that its abstract has been accepted for a poster presentation at the 2025 Clean Indoor Air for ALL Conference. The event, hosted by the Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand (CASANZ), will take place from Monday, October 13th…
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Benchmarking: The Ultimate Catalyst for Better Air Quality Through Global Standards
Air quality is an invisible yet pervasive factor influencing our health, productivity, and overall well-being. While awareness of air pollution is growing, translating that awareness into actionable behavioral change remains a significant challenge. The key to unlocking this transformation lies in the power of benchmarking—a potent tool that, when coupled with global standards like the proposed…
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Nitrogen Dioxide WG – Conclusion
A recent session of the GO AQS working group convened to discuss and propose limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in indoor environments. The discussion involved various aspects, including averaging times, concentration limits, units of measurement, and the feasibility of monitoring. Setting the Stage: Averaging Times and Ceiling Limits The session began with an overview of…
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