Tag: Air Quality
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We’re making the invisible visible – because everyone deserves to breathe safely indoors
We spend most of our lives indoors, and yet the air we breathe is usually an afterthought. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can be caused by viruses, mould, dust or chemicals and is known to impact how people feel, function and stay well. Some of us are more affected than others – especially people with…
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Standardizing Air Quality Data: The Crucial Role of ISO 8601 Timestamps
GO AQS strongly advocates for continuous air quality monitoring within buildings, viewing it as an indispensable practice for guaranteeing occupants consistently experience optimal air quality throughout the day. The data gleaned from such monitoring forms the bedrock for making data-driven decisions, enabling proactive adjustments and improvements to indoor environmental conditions. As a direct consequence of…
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GO IAQS Breakpoints – 2nd Session
This session served as a crucial follow-up to our initial discussion on environmental pollutants, as we previously ran out of time to cover all the necessary ground. In today’s meeting, we delved into the specifics of index breakpoints for ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and radon. Ozone (O3) Proposed GO IAQS Index: The proposed index tiers for ozone are 0 to 50…
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Survey Results: GO IAQS Index Breakpoints
The results presented below are based on a questionnaire distributed to participants from the GO AQS members list. The survey, conducted using Google Forms, was open from May 15th to June 15th, 2025. PM2.5 The GO IAQS Index Breakpoints Survey, with a total of 40 participants, indicated strong support for the proposed PM2.5 breakpoints, with…
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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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GO AQS Gains Prominent Feature in THE TIMES OF AFRICA
The Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) is proud to announce its significant feature in the latest edition of THE TIMES OF AFRICA, appearing on both page 30 and page 66. This esteemed publication highlights GO AQS’s commitment to establishing universal and transparent air quality standards worldwide. Adding to the excitement, Dr. Iyad Al-Attar, a…
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GO AQS Members Unite to Define the Future of Indoor Air Quality Index
Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) has taken a significant step towards establishing the world’s first common Indoor Air Quality Index (IAQI) by launching a comprehensive survey among its members. This initiative aims to consolidate breakpoints for the GO IAQS Index, a crucial tool for assessing and communicating indoor air quality consistently across the…
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