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OPENAIR documentary reveals value of OPENAIR to local governments
OPENAIR documentary reveals value of OPENAIR to local governments
A documentary on the OPENAIR project shows how it has revolutionised air quality monitoring and empowered local governments to take action on this pressing issue.The OPENAIR project came…
Councils say OPENAIR will “improve the quality of life within our communities”
Councils say OPENAIR will “improve the quality of life within our communities”
Coal dust, emissions from vehicles and smoke from bushfires are some of the particulates being monitored by sensors in the OPENAIR project.Three NSW Councils have described the unique ways…
Citizen scientist workshops encourage community use of air quality sensors
Citizen scientist workshops to encourage community use of air quality sensors
The Lake Macquarie City Council is running workshops for community members so they understand the data generated by the OPENAIR air quality sensors.The Lake Macquarie City Council has…
A breath of fresh air – OPENAIR partners gather in Sydney
A breath of fresh air – OPENAIR partners gather in Sydney
Leading members of universities from NSW and the ACT, industry and government met at UTS as part of a NSW Smart Sensing Network networking event about OPENAIR.Leading members of…
Muswellbrook Council joins leading university-led program to deploy localised air quality sensors
Muswellbrook Council joins leading university-led program to deploy localised air quality sensors
AIR QUALITY: The Bayswater Power Station near Muswellbrook. Picture: Jonathan CarrollMuswellbrook Shire Council will join 12 other local councils in a university-led research program…
Collaboration with councils kicks off
Collaboration with councils kicks off
Localised air quality monitoring can help local governments create healthier communities. In Australia, poor air quality is a significant cause of health problems and premature death, and…