While air pollution is usually worse around the sources of pollution, particles in the air can also travel surprisingly long distances and even across entire oceans. 

PM2.5 are particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 microns of less. They come from both natural and human sources and can cause serious health problems. 

PM2.5 makes pre-existing health problems worse, increases the rate of illness progression and even leads to death. 

Data is power - it helps us reduce our air pollution exposure, helps our government determine better policies and helps us better manage our air quality. 

The AQI is an index divided into 6 categories: good, moderate, unhealthy for sensitive groups, unhealthy, very unhealthy and hazardous. 

Jakarta’s air quality has significantly worsened since 2017. The average Jakarta resident loses 4.8 years in life expectancy.

Air pollution causes problems in the placenta, premature birth and low birth weight. 

PM2.5 leads to allergies and asthma in kids, negatively affects intellectual development and reduces lung function in children. 

PM2.5 causes skin irritation, can worsen eczema, speeds up the aging process and can lead to skin cancer. 

Air pollution is the leading contributor to early mortality among the elderly. 

We breathe in more air when we’re exercising. It’s safest to exercise when the AQI color is green or yellow. 

Checking the AQI levels and taking the necessary precautions when the air quality is bad reduces our exposure to air pollution.

Air Pollution Is Not Just Outdoors

Many Factors Impact Indoor Air Quality

Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality Affects Our Health

Monitoring Our Air Quality Is Like A Health Check Up

Air Purifiers Can Improve Indoor Air Quality

Children Are The Most At Risk From Air Pollution

Living in a tropical country like Indonesia, good ventilation in our homes is important. When implemented correctly, good air flow through windows, doors, and wall vents helps control temperature and humidity. This makes it more comfortable for the people who live there. 

There are many myths about outdoor air quality, so it is important to sort the facts from the fiction. Here are some of the most common myths:

Indoor air quality is always better than outdoor air quality

We already know that air pollution has a serious impact on our health. But did you know it can also affect our quality of sleep?

In September and November 2020, some of the world’s most respected researchers on air pollution and air quality published their research about how COVID-19 spreads. They worked together with the US Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization to deliver recommendations to the global scientific community.