Air Quality
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April 2, 2026
Exercise and air pollution: Should you still exercise when the air quality is poor?Explore the balance between exercise and air pollution, how each impacts health, when it’s safe to work out outdoors, and how to stay active while minimizing exposure.
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2026 Clarity Showcase Webinar recapA recap of Clarity’s 2026 showcase featuring new air quality innovations, including the Dust Module, AI tools, and expanded sensor networks.
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Comparing the air pollution in different American cities: Which urban areas have the worst and best air? Explore the most polluted U.S. cities, from Bakersfield and parts of Los Angeles to the cleanest urban areas, and learn what drives air quality and how cities can improve it.
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Transportation modes and fuel types: Which ones are best for air quality? Explore how gasoline, diesel, electric, and human-powered transportation affect air quality. Learn which travel options produce the least air pollution and what it means for healthier cities.
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How does particulate matter air pollution affect visibility, and what are the consequences of reduced visibility?Learn how particulate matter air pollution reduces visibility by scattering light, creating haze that impacts ecosystems, tourism, and scenic landscapes.
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Professions with the highest air pollution riskFirefighters, drivers, construction workers, and other professions often face high exposure to air pollution. Read this blog to understand why air quality monitoring and worker protections matter.
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How many human lives have been saved by air pollution regulations such as the Clean Air Act?Learn how air pollution regulations save lives, strengthen the economy, and shape a healthier future.
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Alzheimer’s and air pollution: How are they related? Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, and research suggests long-term air pollution exposure may raise the risk. Learn how PM2.5 affects brain health and why monitoring air pollution matters for reducing Alzheimer’s risk.
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Breathe Philly: Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health and the Air Management Services team launch Clarity air quality sensor network to promote clean urban airThe City of Philadelphia launches Breathe Philly, a 76-sensor air quality monitoring network delivering real-time air pollution data to protect public health across every neighborhood.
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How far can air pollution travel? Learn how particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen oxides, black carbon, and carbon monoxide cross borders, impact health and climate, and why monitoring transboundary air pollution matters.
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The history of air quality monitoring technology: How has air quality measurement evolved over the years?Discover how air pollution sensing technology has evolved from early chemical methods to regulatory-grade monitors and modern low-cost tools like Clarity’s Node-S air quality sensor.