All EU citizens now have easier access to reliable and comparable air quality information thanks to the updated version’s availability in 24 European languages.
There are now 24 official EU languages available for the European Air Quality Index App. The significant update, which was made today by the European Environment Agency, also adds new features that will help users compare the levels and trends of air pollution data from more than 3500 monitoring stations across Europe.
The European Air Quality Index App, which was first released in 2021, gives users instant access to the most recent air quality monitoring data from stations located in European cities and towns.
It also includes health advice and air quality forecasts. Users can learn more about the air quality where they live, work, or travel thanks to the app, which is available for free. Users can discover information about the air quality in various nations, regions, and cities.
All EU citizens now have easier access to reliable and comparable air quality information thanks to the updated version’s availability in 24 European languages.
Advanced air quality statistics allow users to dig into data from the most recent days, weeks, and years. You can also compare a few stations and discover when the air quality is expected to be at its best.
A color-blind scheme, the ability to create individual user profiles, and a newsfeed from the EEA’s Twitter account are additional new features.
Based on hourly data from more than 3500 air quality monitoring stations throughout Europe, the European Air Quality Index is calculated. The index provides users with information about the air quality in various nations, regions, and cities. It is determined by combining recent information provided by EEA member nations with forecast information from the Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service (CAMS).
The application’s data is connected to the EEA’s air quality monitoring systems. Based on concentration values for up to five significant pollutants, including:
particulate matter (PM10);
fine particulate matter (PM2.5);
ozone (O3);
nitrogen dioxide (NO2);
sulphur dioxide (SO2).