Tag: environment
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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 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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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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