How to download particulate pollution data (PM) from our monitors

We currently have approximately 50 low cost monitors installed and recording measurements in NSW, most of which are in Sydney and can be seen on the live data map. These monitors measure two sizes of particulate pollution (PM 2.5 and PM 10), as well as humidity and temperature. We have installed them as part of… Continue reading How to download particulate pollution data (PM) from our monitors

Poor air quality caused by Hazelwood coalmine fire linked to long term health impacts

Smoking fire at the Hazelwood open-cut mine in Melbourne (AAP Image/Incident Control Centre hazelwood).

A study conducted on the 2014 Hazelwood fires has revealed dangerous long-term health effects of coalmine fires on communities following increased exposure to toxic particles known as PM2.5.