And you could even make your own
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Monitoring your air quality could soon get easier and cheaper.
Here in Pittsburgh, industrial emitters aren’t always located near the county’s EPA-approved air quality stations.
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So, personal devices are the only choice for individuals who want to know their exposure to pollutants."
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The World Health Organization estimates thatair pollution contributes to over 4 million premature deathsworldwide annually.
Despite these alarming figures, air pollution is not always widely measured.
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The researchers have now tested and calibrated it with existing state-of-the-art machines.
They are publicly releasing all the information about ithow to build, use, and interpret the data.
Reducing airborne dust means there is less to inhale and remove later as it settles, Rathey noted.
For some pollutants, the best gadget is free, Smith said.
Your nose can detect more contaminants than any commercial sensor, as each has different blind spots.
Pollution monitoring devices also help advance science.
