What is the Air Quality Index (AQI)? When we breathe, we cannot see the air around us, but did you know that its quality can have a significant impact on our health? The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an essential tool that helps us understand and monitor the air quality...
World Overshoot Day: an urgent call to action for the planet Every year, humanity is depleting natural resources at an increasingly rapid pace, resources that our planet takes months or even years to regenerate. The Global Overshoot Day marks the moment when we have...
Indoor Air Quality in Public Buildings: Regulation is Evolving in France Indoor air quality is a major concern in public health, addressed in the 4th National Health-Environment Plan (PNSE4) in France. Indeed, numerous pollutants present in our buildings can have...
Wildfires in Canada: the cloud of smoke is reaching France. Since this Monday, June 26th, the smoke resulting from the massive fires that have been devastating Canadian forests since May has reached several European countries, including France. Reading time: 3 minutes...
UV exposure: a growing public health issue during the summer months Summer is a period that we all eagerly await. Sunny days, beach vacations, outdoor outings… All of this is part of the summer pleasures. However, behind this radiant sun hides an invisible and...
Wildfires in Canada: severely degraded air quality in New York An alarming yellow-orange haze enveloped the city of New York in the United States on Wednesday, rendering the air unbreathable for the city’s 8.5 million residents. The cause? The 150 active...