Getting hyperlocal data on air pollution is essential, experts say.
Air You Shouldnt Breathe
Air pollution is a growing concern.
Both Cowboy and Tata Motors find routes around pollution by using data produced byair quality monitoring company BreezoMeter.
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The Apple Weather app also employs the companys real-time, hyperlocal air quality information.
BreezoMeter provides live air quality data for pollution, pollen, and fires.
These capabilities span more than 100 countries with data on 34 specific pollutants.
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Just as our air changes with the wind and weather patterns, so does air pollution.
You also can check local air quality on your smartphone.
Unfortunately, people tend to be less concerned about air pollution than water quality, experts say.
“With air, though, you don’t really have a choice.
You breathe it whether it’s polluted or not.”
