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> I've been working on a community air quality monitor for my little community Some people lament how little impact they can have on government policy on these
by h0l0cube 6y ago
> I've been working on a community air quality monitor for my little community
Some people lament how little impact they can have on government policy on these problems, so I'm heartened to see such initiatives from the bottom up. Imagine if even .1% of the global population were monitoring air quality? Such data could have real value to lawyers, journalists, policy makers, city planners, etc.
- kingsloi 6y agoI agree! I always liked the phrase "be the change you want to see" or whatever, every little helps in my opinion. If bringing awareness to a few strangers on the internet about the air pollution in my poor city helps, then I'll take it. FYI, there are quite a few sensors throughout the world, maybe consider hosting your own: https://www.purpleair.com/map https://www.purpleair.com/map
- h0l0cube 6y agoThanks for the link! I forgot this was a thing. I remember seeing this map on HN when the California wildfires were at their peak. There's 4 active people using this in the city I'm in - between a million people. I really wish the device was cheap and reliable enough you could just pick it up at your local electronics store for 50 bucks. Having one with an onboard e-ink display seems very Kickstart-able. Or hopefully air quality measurement on smart watches will become a thing in the not too distant future.