Credit: University of Alaska Fairbanks Clean air and public health did not start with me. I do support it though heavily. I would be remiss
Note: *this inventory does not grade businesses, schools, clinics, hospitals, community spaces and residential properties on criteria other than clean air and COVID safe policy and practices. Services, providers, products and customer service are not graded or reviewed by this inventory*
Grading and data is subject to change as updates and improvements are implemented. Accuracy is important!
Websites, lists and initiatives like mine:
Considering companies, schools, clinics, hospitals, residential properties and venues alone are not or may not act to ensure clean, safe and accessible spaces, it's important for people to know their risks and that they can demand better.
My hope with this project is to protect others (especially the most vulnerable), give them tools and apply pressure and encourage the above to participate in the clean air, and not only COVID conscious practices but other illnesses, airborne or otherwise.
Seeking to improve air quality, reduce transmission of COVID and other illnesses while also giving people information to make informed choices and knowledge to transform communities and society for the better. This is all part of greater efforts to care for our world and beings that inhabit it.
We need to introduce and share such concepts because it's clear our supposed leaders, our systems and institutions will not or seem particularly interested. We have our work cut out for us, that doesn't mean we can't make this a reality! And the more speaking up and together, our progress and success will be all the greater.
Grading system key:
💨 Clean air - Yes
✅ COVID safe - Yes
🔰 COVID safe - In some ways/could be better
➖ Clean air - In some ways/could be better
🔻COVID safe - No
❌ Clean air - No
Sustainability, affordability, responsible renewability, stellar employee wages, protections and benefits and pollution negative status are part of clean air and COVID/illness conscious/safety. If, where and when you can try to advocate for these things as well.
If you'd like to submit any entries send a message here or via twitter direct message:
https://twitter.com/prxsnwslttr?t=7VM2lSsz6HIpJWxrsHpLDg&s=09
Ventilation and air flow
Ventilation moves outdoor air into a building or a room, and distributes the air within the building or room. The general purpose of ventila
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Why does CO2 data matter?
"Theoretical models and empirical evidence is now accumulating showing that, with all possible caveats, CO2 measurements are a first step to identify risky situations due to inadequate ventilation.
This first step needs to be followed by structural changes in ventilation, purification and air conditioning, especially in circumstances where natural ventilation is neither possible nor effective.
But the need for structural changes should not be used as an argument against the use of CO2 monitors. For instance, simple interventions in classrooms where CO2 is being measured, appear to be already lowering the CO2 concentrations and therefore reducing the risk of infection for children [7,8]. - source below.
I will need to create a separate site or page for CO2 and air quality data, and baseline data for both. Considering it is so risky, I won't be able to collect this data myself in the near future on account of being very immunocompromised. That said, I may be able to ask my carers to help. If anyone would like to submit data for any of my listings please do.
Want to help me get a 💨 CO2/air quality monitor for CO2/air quality data and eventually reports? Here is the unit I'm trying to get:
For US and Canada orders, please visit here. Portable, lightweight air quality monitor so you can see what's in your air anywhere you go. Me
99.99 (tax+shipping not calculated)
This model is another great option:
Award-winning 5-in-1 air quality monitor. Tracks 5 key metrics: PM2.5, dangerous gases (tVOC), CO2, temperature, and humidity.
129.99 USD (tax+shipping not calculated)
Smartair has store fronts for several countries, it has purifiers, filters and air quality monitors. They have received high praise and ratings in terms of quality products, affordability and regularly promote clean air from what I've observed.
Want to help me buy a monitor for my home?
Award-winning 5-in-1 air quality monitor. Tracks 5 key metrics: PM2.5, dangerous gases (tVOC), CO2, temperature, and humidity.
Want to help others get a monitor?
I'm not required for this though I will happily accept donated monitors and send them to whoever requests one. You can purchase monitors and do the same!
For CO2 and ventilation data check out Raven CleanAir Map! You can also contribute data!
https://www.ravenapp.org/cleanair ⬇️
Raven: news and social media simplified
For air quality reports for your area (not the same as the data and reports I'd provide for specific buildings/spaces (e.g. stores, community centers, public parks, etc) using The Weather Channel, Accu Weather, MSN air quality map or other services.
More resources:
Resources on transmission & prevention of COVID-19 with focus on airborne routes i.e. aerosols (& ballistic droplets) The People’s CDC is a
