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How next-generation air quality monitoring infrastructure is powering wildfire resilience

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Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks to our speakers from @laschools.bsky.social, South Coast AQMD, @pepperwoodca.bsky.social, and Clarity for sharing how real-time #AirQuality sensors are helping communities across California prepare for #WildfireSmoke. Watch the full webinar and explore the recap.
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Learn how schools, government agencies, and rural communities are using next-gen air quality sensors to prepare for and respond to wildfire smoke in California.

How does poor air quality affect sleep?

Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · 18d

#AirPollution disrupts sleep. Poor #AirQuality affects respiratory health and the central nervous system, while #GlobalWarming’s nighttime warmth additionally interferes with the body’s natural cooling process. tinyurl.com/48ceatcb

Air pollution disrupts sleep. Poor air quality affects respiratory health and the central nervous system, while global warming’s nighttime warmth additionally interferes with the body’s circadian ther...

The importance of public transportation in reducing urban air pollution

Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · 24d

In San Francisco, New York, and London, #PublicTransportation lowers greenhouse gases and other air pollutants, improving urban #AirQuality and supporting #PublicHealth. tinyurl.com/ytbhf428

In San Francisco, New York, and London, public transportation lowers greenhouse gases and other pollutants, improving urban air quality and supporting public health.

US has air pollution problem but nobody seems to notice

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Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 19

46% of Americans, about 156M people, were exposed to unhealthy #AirPollution this year. That’s 25M more than last year. #Wildfires, heat, and #deregulation threaten to reverse progress made under the #CleanAirAct. tinyurl.com/memh4jf2

After the adoption of the Clean Air Act in 1970, America's air improved steadily. Now, campaigners warn of a slide backwards, due to a toxic mix of wildfires, extreme heat and politics. Yvonne Murray ...

Are electric vehicles enough to clean up city air?

Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 18

Electric vehicles eliminate tailpipe emissions, but contribute to #AirPollution in other ways. Still, EVs produce fewer total emissions over their lifetime compared to gasoline vehicles. With #CleanEnergy and battery recycling, EVs offer real benefits. tinyurl.com/545976fk

Electric Vehicles eliminate tailpipe air pollution but still produce some emissions from wear, charging, and manufacturing. Cleaner energy and battery recycling help reduce EV air pollution.

Webinar - Fire & Smoke: How Next-Gen Air Quality Monitoring Infrastructure is Powering Wildfire Resilience

Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 17

This week’s EPA Fire & Smoke Map Highlight: RiseSouthCity! With 28 Clarity sensors across South San Francisco, they’re expanding access to #AirQuality data to safeguard #CleanAir and support #PublicHealth.

Graphic demonstrating Rise South City's air quality sensor network

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Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 16

✨ Sept 30 Webinar ✨ Discover how next-gen #AirQuality monitoring supports #wildfire resilience. Speakers from @laschools.bsky.social, South Coast AQMD, @pepperwoodca.bsky.social, & Clarity. ⏳ Two weeks left to register! tinyurl.com/s87w52fy

The rising threat of wildfires is challenging governments and communities to rethink the infrastructure that is needed to monitor and respond to air quality hazards. This webinar will explore how the ...

Smoke from Canada’s wildfires killed nine-year-old Carter Vigh – and 82,000 others around the world

Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 15

The death of 9-year-old Carter Vigh during Canada’s 2023 #Wildfires shows how dangerous smoke can be. A new study links 2023 Canadian #WildfireSmoke to 82,000 deaths worldwide, underscoring the urgent need to protect #PublicHealth. tinyurl.com/2us84xr2

Toxic particles spewed by 2023’s wildfires were even responsible for 22,000 early deaths in Europe, researchers say

Ann Arbor Launches Air Quality Map and Alert System | City of Ann Arbor

Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 12

Ann Arbor just launched the A2AQ map with real-time #AirQuality data from Clarity monitors across the city. Residents can view local #AQI and sign up to receive alerts if air quality turns unhealthy. www.a2gov.org/news/posts/a...

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Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 12

This week’s EPA Fire & Smoke Map Highlight: the Adams County Health Department! With 25 Clarity sensors deployed in 2023, they’re expanding access to #AirQuality data to better protect the community from #AirPollution.

How does ambient air pollution differ from indoor air pollution

Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 11

Indoor and outdoor #AirPollution often overlap, with pollutants moving between spaces. Both affect #health, with ambient air pollution also harming the #environment. Monitoring #AirQuality helps reduce exposure and protect communities. tinyurl.com/yueav4yd

Ambient and indoor air pollution come from different sources but often mix, exposing people to harmful pollutants like particulate matter, and contributing to long-term health and environmental proble...

Webinar - Fire & Smoke: How Next-Gen Air Quality Monitoring Infrastructure is Powering Wildfire Resilience

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Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join our September 30th #webinar to learn how next-gen #AirQuality monitoring is strengthening #wildfire resilience and how Clarity sensors have been added to the @EPA Fire and Smoke Map. Less than 3 weeks left to register! tinyurl.com/s87w52fy

The rising threat of wildfires is challenging governments and communities to rethink the infrastructure that is needed to monitor and respond to air quality hazards. This webinar will explore how the ...

Air pollution from oil and gas causes 90,000 premature US deaths each year, says new study

Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 9

A new study finds #AirPollution from oil and gas causes over 90,000 premature U.S. deaths each year, with disproportionate impacts on communities of color. #AirQualityMonitoring helps expose the costs of fossil fuels. tinyurl.com/45ef9v4x

Study analyzed health impacts of fossil fuels from exploration to end use, and found communities of color bear brunt of harm

Home - Breathe Metro Manila

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Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 8

Breathe Metro Manila launches its new site on the International Day of #CleanAir for blue skies. Over 13M in #Manila face unsafe air pollution. This coalition is racing to clear the air with real-time #AirQuality data. breathemetromanila.org

Breathe Metro Manila Welcome to Breathe Metro Manila Your source for real-time air quality information across the Metro Manila area. Every breath matters, and we are spearheading a movement for cleane...

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Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 5

Extreme heat traps polluted air, creating a “double whammy” for #PublicHealth. As heat and #AirPollution converge, risks climb. Cities and #policies must adapt to protect communities. tinyurl.com/33dw476x

Extreme Heat Is Exacerbating Air Pollution, a ‘Double Whammy’ for Health

Extreme heat is making air pollution worse, scientists say. And President Trump’s regulatory rollbacks could drive air pollution even higher.

Different air pollution sources over the centuries

Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 4

#AirPollution has changed over time, with sources evolving from wood burning and smelting to widespread fossil fuel use, industrial emissions, and intensified #wildfires. tinyurl.com/fbvzx743

Air pollution has changed over time, with sources evolving from wood burning and smelting to widespread fossil fuel use, industrial emissions, and intensified wildfires.

Wildfire smoke far more dangerous to health than thought, say scientists

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Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 3

#WildfireSmoke may be more harmful than expected. A new study finds that deaths from short-term exposure to PM2.5 released by #wildfires have been underestimated by 93%. We need to rethink how we respond to smoke risks. tinyurl.com/2s77ne7w

Deaths from short-term exposure to fine particulates spewed by forest fires underestimated by 93%

Vast swaths of US will be exposed to polluted air by 2054, says report

Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Sep 2

This week’s EPA AirNow Fire & Smoke Map highlight: @brightlinedefense.bsky.social! With 20+ Clarity Node-S sensors in San Francisco, they turn #AirQualityData into action to protect #PublicHealth & build #ClimateResilience.

Graphic showcasing Brightline Defense's impact with a map of San Francisco air quality monitors.

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Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Aug 29

By 2054, 125 million Americans could be exposed to unhealthy air. #Wildfires and rising heat are making #AirPollution harder to manage. A fresh look at clean air policy and #AirQuality monitoring could help us stay ahead. tinyurl.com/mps5nv6v

Researchers say the number of Americans exposed to unhealthy air will rise by 50% by the middle of the century

Wildfire trends around the world: How is wildfire season changing in different regions?

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Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Aug 28

While the total area burned by #wildfires globally has declined due to land use changes, many regions are now seeing more intense #fire seasons driven by #ClimateChange, and more people are living in high-risk areas. tinyurl.com/47wrph3m

While global burned area from wildfires has declined due to land use changes, many regions are experiencing more intense fire seasons, with more people living in high-risk areas.

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Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Aug 27

If you hadn't heard... Chicago is getting a new #AirQuality network! We joined Chicago Department of #PublicHealth & UIC @uicpublichealth.bsky.social to celebrate the launch of the #Chicago Air Sensor Network—the largest city-run #AirPollution sensor network in the US w/ nearly 280 Clarity sensors.

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WHO @who.int · Aug 27

Wildfire smoke and air pollution: What you can’t see can still harm your health.

As #wildfires grow more intense and widespread, the air pollution they cause is putting millions at risk—especially children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with preexisting health

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Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Aug 26

Clarity is offering limited-time discounts on solar + cellular #AirQuality sensors during the 2025 #WildfireSeason: clarity.io/fire-smoke

No power? No Wi-Fi? No problem.
Deployed here in remote #Sonoma County near the #PickettFire. #WildfireSmoke #ClimateResilience #EPA #DisasterResponse

Clarity Movement @joinclarity.bsky.social · Aug 25

This week’s EPA Fire & Smoke Map spotlight: Pepperwood Preserve in Sonoma County!

With 18 Clarity sensors, they combine #AirQuality monitoring & #wildfire prevention, early detection, and #PrescribedBurn support—protecting vulnerable residents from #WildfireSmoke.

#ClimateResilience #PublicHealth