Tag: climate-change
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GO IAQS Unified Framework Update: Climate Change Under the Roof
We are pleased to announce a vital update to the GO IAQS Unified Framework. Under our Good Practices, we have introduced a crucial new section #8: “Climate Change – Heat and Air Pollution: A Compounding Health Crisis.” While conversations around climate change often focus on the outdoor environment, this new addition highlights a critical, overlooked…
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GO AQS Launches “GO IAQS for Schools”: A Global Initiative to Thriving Classrooms
GO AQS (Global Open Air Quality Standards) is proud to announce the introduction of GO IAQS for Schools, a strategic plan designed to transform educational environments from passive shelters into active, health-protective zones. This global intervention establishes a new standard for student wellness by moving away from generic ventilation advice toward enforceable, health-based performance metrics.…
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Summary of the PM Working Group Discussion on Submicron and Ultrafine Particles
Two sessions within the Particulate Matter (PM) Working Group have highlighted a critical shift in air quality monitoring: the move away from traditional mass-based measurements toward tracking the number and surface area of the smallest particles. While PM2.5 is currently well-regulated, the scientific community is increasingly concerned about submicron and ultrafine particles (UFP), which pose…
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GO AQS Officially Joins Clean Air Night as a National Supporter
GO AQS has officially become a supporter of Clean Air Night, a national campaign dedicated to protecting our health and the environment by highlighting the impact of domestic wood burning. At GO AQS, our mission is built on the foundation of equity, equality, and the universal right to breathe clean air. By partnering with Global…
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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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