TED Talks Daily A personal air-quality tracker that lets you know what you're breathing | Romain Lacombe
Apr 22, 2019
Ever wondered about the air you're breathing? Romain Lacombe introduces Flow, a handheld air-quality tracker that monitors pollution in real time. This tech empowers you to understand pollution levels hour by hour, helping you take control of your health. Discover how revolutionary this device is for personal health and community advocacy. With the right information, you can act to create a cleaner, healthier environment for yourself and others!
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Air Pollution: A Public Health Crisis
- Air pollution is a significant public health crisis, causing millions of deaths annually and costing trillions of dollars.
- It reduces life expectancy and is a more significant cause of death than car accidents in the US.
Limitations of Current Air Quality Monitoring
- Current air quality monitoring systems primarily serve government regulation, not individual health.
- These systems lack the granularity to reflect the dynamic nature of air pollution, which varies significantly across short distances and timeframes.
Flow: A Personal Air Quality Tracker
- Romain Lacombe introduces Flow, a personal air quality tracker designed to provide real-time pollution data.
- The device monitors various pollutants and helps users understand their exposure, enabling informed decisions for better health.