Business News 3 Uppsala has cleanest city air in Europe
European Environment Agency’s (EEA) updated European city air quality viewer shows that people in Uppsala and Umeå, Sweden, and Faro, Portugal, can enjoy the cleanest city air in Europe. Three out of four Europeans live in urban areas and most of them are exposed to unsafe levels of air pollution. Improving air quality to levels recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) could significantly reduce premature deaths caused by air pollution.
The EEA’s European city air quality viewer ranks 375 cities from the cleanest to the most polluted based on average levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5
). The data was
collected from over 500 monitoring stations at urban locations across EEA member countries over the past two calendar years, 2022 and 2023.
the World Health Organization’s (WHO) health-based guideline level of 5 micrograms per cubic meter of air (5 μg/m3 cities include four northern capitals: Reykjavik, Tallinn, Stockholm and Helsinki.
The viewer shows that only 13 European cities had average fine particulate concentrations that were below ). These
The European Green Deal’s zero pollution action plan sets a 2030 target of reducing premature deaths caused by fine particulate matter by at least 55%, compared with 2005 levels, and a long-term goal of no significant health impacts by 2050. Earlier this year, the EU institutions reached an agreement on a proposal to update the ambient air quality directives with the aim to align the EU air quality standards closer to the WHO’s guideline levels and help deliver on the objectives of the zero- pollution action plan.
The European city air quality viewer provides an indication on the typical air quality in European cities over the past two years. The viewer focuses on long-term concentrations of PM2.5
, as it is the air pollutant with the highest negative health impacts.
Later this year, the EEA will publish an analysis on the impacts of air pollution on ecosystems and human health. This includes estimates on deaths and ill health that can be attributed to poor air quality.
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Sonitus Systems announces strategic partnership with AI acoustics specialist Wavely
Sonitus Systems, the renowned specialist in environmental monitoring solutions with a presence in over 30 countries, has announced a strategic partnership with Waverly, an innovative French company specialising in acoustics and artificial intelligence. This collaboration marks a significant step in Sonitus Systems’ ongoing commitment to enhancing its AI capabilities and expanding its innovative environmental monitoring solutions. With a track record of over 15 years in the industry, Sonitus Systems has established itself as a cornerstone in environmental monitoring, boasting an impressive portfolio of more than 4,000 active projects worldwide. The company’s cloud-based platform serves over 13,000 users globally, processing millions of data points daily to provide critical environmental insights across various sectors, including construction, smart
cities, and industrial applications. Sonitus Systems’ solutions have been deployed in landmark global projects, solidifying its position as a market leader.
The partnership will leverage Wavely’s expertise in acoustic analysis and AI to further improve Sonitus Systems’ application capabilities, particularly in industrial settings. By combining Sonitus Systems’ nearly two decades of experience in innovative environmental monitoring with Wavely’s cutting-edge AI and acoustics technology, the partnership aims to deliver more comprehensive and intelligent solutions to customers worldwide.
Paul McDonald, Managing Director of Sonitus Systems, commented on the partnership, “We are thrilled to be making an investment in Wavely and the Wavely team. This strategic partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to build our capabilities in AI and deliver even more value to our customers. Wavely’s innovative approach to acoustics and AI complements our existing strengths, including our Automated Noise Identification (ANI) system, and will enable us to offer more advanced solutions for environmental monitoring”.
Nicolas Côté, Co-Founder and CEO of Wavely, added, “We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership between Wavely and Sonitus. Wavely offers a suite of services for the creation of custom AI models, drawing from our numerous collaborations with industrial partners, particularly around the detection of gas leaks. This collaboration combines our cutting-edge AI- powered sound source recognition technology with Sonitus’ extensive experience in innovative environmental monitoring and global presence. By joining forces, we aim to revolutionize the field of acoustic analysis and create innovative solutions for industries ranging from Oil & Gas to Smart Cities. This synergy positions us at the forefront of the rapidly evolving acoustic technology landscape, promising exciting advancements for our clients worldwide.”
The partnership brings together two companies with complementary strengths. Sonitus Systems contributes its extensive experience in environmental monitoring, strong manufacturing capabilities, and a global network of distributors. Wavely brings its state-of-the-art expertise in acoustics and AI, particularly in sound analysis for environmental, industrial, and urban settings. This collaboration is expected to drive technical and commercial innovations, benefiting customers across various industries who rely on accurate and intelligent environmental monitoring solutions.
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MORE THAN NINE OUT OF 10 OF THE WORLD’S POPULATION – 92% – LIVES IN PLACES WHERE AIR POLLUTION EXCEEDS SAFE LIMITS, ACCORDING TO RESEARCH FROM THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO).
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