Scientists Have Discovered New Air Pollution Sources Using “Roving Sentinels”

A pioneering study by University of Utah and EDF utilized Google Street View cars for detailed air quality monitoring in Salt Lake Valley. Revealing hyper-local pollution hotspots and highlighting environmental justice issues, the research marks a significant advancement in understanding and addressing urban air pollution’s uneven impact.

In the Salt Lake Valley, cars equipped with advanced air quality measurement tools, similar to Google Street View vehicles, traversed neighborhoods to gather highly detailed air quality data. This comprehensive sampling revealed distinct variations in…

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