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Can an Air Expert Escape Air Pollution? A 2-Month, 6-Month, and Year-Long Experiment in Personal Air Quality

Sotirios Papathanasiou3 Comments

Air pollution is an invisible threat, silently impacting our health. But what if you knew exactly where it lurked, both indoors and outdoors? Could an air quality expert, armed with this knowledge and personal equipment, achieve the World Health Organization’s (WHO) air quality guidelines for extended periods?

This is the question I, Sotirios Papathanasiou, an air quality expert,  will try to figure out over the next year. Starting July 1st, 2024, I embarked on a unique experiment, tracking my personal air quality for a full year. I am monitoring two key air quality metrics: Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and PM2.5 (fine particulate matter). However, PM2.5 data will be excluded when relative humidity surpasses 70% because the limitations of low-cost sensors. I will be carrying an Atmotube Pro and an AIRVALENT everywhere I go.

I am your human guinea pig, carrying these portable air quality monitors everywhere – from my bedroom to my gym, from my kitchen while cooking to the beach on a weekend getaway. This comprehensive data will allow us to see if, despite my expertise in pollution sources and protective measures, I can consistently meet the WHO’s air quality guidelines.

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2023: Year in Review – See The Air 🔁 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣

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2023 was a year full of air quality news. From raising awareness about air pollution to sharing solutions and inspiring stories, the blog has been a valuable resource for people interested in the issue of air quality.

In addition, See The Air also continued to publish regular news updates, sharing the latest developments in the field of air quality and environmental policy. The blog also featured a number of guest posts from experts in the field, providing diverse perspectives on the issue of air pollution.

Blog Statistics

In 2023 my blog was visited by 110K people, slightly higher than last year. Keep in mind, my blog is all about air pollution/quality, a very narrow subject but at the same time very important for all of us. I am very satisfied that the blog is able to help people understand and see the air.

Google, LinkedIn, and Yahoo are the top three referrers to my blog during 2023.

Top Countries

  1. USA
  2. UK
  3. Canada
  4. Australia
  5. Spain
  6. Germany

Most Visited Articles

  1. Things no one talks about: Flatulence and Indoor Air Quality
  2. The Dark Side of the Wood Stove Industry
  3. Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Mega Guide
  4. Understanding ASHRAE Standard 241
  5. Indoor Air Quality Monitors – Comparison List 2023Q3

Conclusion

Looking ahead to 2024, See The Air has ambitious plans to expand its reach and impact. I am working on developing new partnerships and collaborations to help raise awareness about the issue of air pollution and drive meaningful change. I look forward to seeing what the scientific community will achieve in the coming year.