air pollution

The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) reanalysis shows the average PM2.5 surface concentrations for 2003–2022 and the anomalies (absolute differences) in 2022 compared with the mean values for 2003–2022. Source: European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)/CAMS. Source: World Meteorological Organization

Study Finds 98% Of Europeans At Risk From High Levels Of Fine Particulates

A study commissioned by The Guardian finds fine particulates exceed WHO recommendations in most of Europe.

The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) reanalysis shows the average PM2.5 surface concentrations for 2003–2022 and the anomalies (absolute differences) in 2022 compared with the mean values for 2003–2022. Source: European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)/CAMS. Source: World Meteorological Organization

Fine Particulates Are Slowly Killing Us All

Fine particulates are a product of combustion that have serious health consequences, including shorter lifespans.

This month, scientists from NOAA, NASA, and 21 universities from three countries are conducting multiple, coordinated research campaigns to investigate how air pollution sources have shifted over recent decades. (Image credit: NOAA)

NOAA & NASA Spearheading Massive Air Quality Research Campaign This Summer

Scientists from NOAA, NASA and 21 universities from three countries are deploying state-of-the-art instruments in multiple, coordinated research campaigns this … [continued]