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if you have an outdoor air quality monitor that you like, what kind do you have and what are its pros and cons?

I'm looking into them again and would love some Fedi input.

I am most interested in monitoring particulate matter, anything else is a bonus. I need something that runs on batteries and/or is rechargeable. What do you recommend? 1/n

If you’re looking for a HRV for your home, Fantech have some good units that I’ve used in past architectural projects. This one is for a small room, I am thinking about putting it into my van to control internal humidity, CO₂ and VOCs. Overkill maybe 🫣😬 #airQuality
energyrecovery.com.au/heat-rec

www.energyrecovery.com.auComfoSpot 50 - Energy Recovery [Heat Recovery] - MVHR - FantechFantech has a large range of energy/heat recovery products (MVHR). ComfoSpot 50 is one of Fantech's energy (heat) recovery products

Kingston University London: Affordable AI-powered air pollution sensors can revolutionise monitoring of air quality, research by Kingston University finds. “A new generation of roaming air pollution sensors, powered by artificial intelligence, can improve the accuracy of air quality measurements and better inform people about pollution levels in their area, a new Kingston University research […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/09/kingston-university-london-affordable-ai-powered-air-pollution-sensors-can-revolutionise-monitoring-of-air-quality-research-by-kingston-university-finds/

It's time to start digging in to my mask project!

I need good, solid resources to back up a presentation I'll be giving to the local public. What are the most reliable and ethical doctors, journalists, advocates, research, statistics, or sites that you've seen?

I'll be talking about air quality, advocating environmental justice through citizen science and mutual aid, and my focus is going to be ventilation and masking.

The program is organized by a local group of folks that started putting up air sensors all over town because of toxic chemical leaks from nearby refineries. They got a grant through a university, and they may be able to help me out in getting an air quality sensor so I can test the CO2 in local buildings. I'd also like to be able to pass out some mask samples. I've been trying to find info on other things like sip valves, elastomeric respirator exhaust valve filter adapters, good sites to buy masks and so on.

Since these issues got politicized and the CDC and WHO are increasingly corrupt/hamstrung, finding good info is a fuckin MESS. I could really use some help!

What's been very interesting to me is, the folks who promote masking are usually ALSO right on other issues. Masks are required at the local anarchist book fairs, for example, which to me says a LOT. The people I follow here on Mastodon who are solidly against genocide, fascism, capitalism, and lesser evilism are the SAME people who are solidly for issues like universal healthcare, right to repair, accessibility, direct action, labor organizing, etc etc-- you have a moral consistency that inspires my respect and hope, and I want to learn more from you!

Next post below will be where I list the sources I've collected, updating as I go.

#masks
#respirators
#ventilation
#COVID19
#covidCautious
#birdFlu
#H5N1
#measles
#publicHealth
#airQuality
#environmentalJustice
#mutualAid
#purpleAir
#citizenScience

Over half of US states get more electricity from #cleanenergy than coal.

28 states total, including:

Oklahoma
Kansas
South Dakota

Coal is the worst #fossilfuel for environment (and public health). 20 years ago, over half of US electricity came from coal.

Once again: clean energy investment and policy helps red states, too.

#wind #solar #coal #climatechange #publichealth #airquality

canarymedia.com/articles/clean

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Canary Media · Chart: These states get more power from clean energy than coalWind and solar beats out the polluting fossil fuel in 28 states, from Arizona to Washington, bringing cheaper, cleaner electricity to communities.

Africa: Air Quality in Africa: Challenges, Impact, and Innovative Monitoring Solutions: [InfoWire] Africa is facing an increasingly urgent crisis in air quality, leading to devastating effects on the public health and the environment. Due to the continent's rapid urbanization and industrialization, harmful pollutants are found in living areas like schools and work environments. This article will look at… newsfeed.facilit8.network/TJjz #AirQuality #Africa #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalImpact #Urbanization