Air Of The Anthropocene Initiative:
“Air of the Anthropocene” project uses light painting to visualise air pollution in India, Ethiopia, and the UK, highlighting severe health risks and sparking global discussions on air quality.
- The “Air of the Anthropocene” project is an international initiative combining art and science to visualise air pollution through light painting.
- Artists and researchers collaborated to produce photographic evidence using digital light painting techniques and low-cost air pollution sensors.
Particulate Matter:
- Particulate matter (PM) is a complex mixture of small solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in the air.
- It includes both organic and inorganic particles such as dust, pollen, soot, smoke and liquid droplets, which vary greatly in size, composition and origin.
Impact of Air Pollution:
- Impact on Public Health: Particulate matter, particularly 5, is linked to severe health issues, including cardiovascular diseases, stroke and respiratory illnesses.
- It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds WHO guideline limits, with about 7 million premature deaths annually linked to air pollution.
