SECTORAL POLICIES / Environment

EEA launches an initiative mobilising citizens to measure air pollution near schools

Brussels, 27/05/2019 (Agence Europe)

The European Environment Agency (EEA) and the heads of the national environmental protection agencies launched on Monday 27 May a scientific and civic initiative to promote air quality around schools in Europe. 

Called ‘cleanAirSchool’, this initiative mobilises science, schools, pupils, parents and teachers to monitor air quality around schools. All participants will measure nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) concentrations by placing one sampler along the road in front of the school and another...