Measuring Air Pollution from Space

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Air pollution is a global problem and it does not recognize borders. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution results in more than 4.2 million premature deaths every year. The European Environment Agency reports that around 90% of city inhabitants in Europe are exposed to dangerous air pollutants. Improving air quality demands sustained and coordinated action. It is therefore addressed in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. On the way to achieving these goals, satellite data is playing an important role as one of the resources helping governments and decision-makers to form appropriate mitigation strategies.

https://medium.com/sentinel-hub/measuring-air-pollution-from-space-7492f5dad7bc

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