Air quality researchers from six continents gathered at Duke University in early November to strengthen global collaboration and capacity-building in the fight against air pollution. Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Environmental Quality, the group represents 10 projects working to deploy low-cost air quality sensors in regions lacking reliable data. Air pollution is the second-leading cause of premature death worldwide, yet only 30% of countries have air quality regulations. Led by Duke’s Mike Bergin, the gathering included experts from government agencies, environmental organizations and academic institutions. The collaboration aims to refine strategies and scale efforts to address air pollution globally. READ MORE.
