Air Pollution Risk

Air pollution is a major global environmental and health hazard, responsible for more than 7 million premature deaths annually according to the World Health Organization. It affects both urban and rural regions, degrading air quality, harming ecosystems, and imposing severe socio-economic costs through healthcare burdens and lost productivity.

The main sources of air pollution include industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, biomass burning, wildfires, dust storms, and agricultural activities. Increasing urbanization, energy demand, and unsustainable land-use practices have intensified the problem, especially in densely populated megacities and industrial regions.

Beyond human health impacts, air pollution contributes to climate change, acid rain, reduced crop yields, and biodiversity loss. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, ozone, and carbon emissions are among the most harmful pollutants, with transboundary effects that often extend across regions and continents.

Monitoring and mitigating air pollution require advanced observation systems and early warning mechanisms. Using satellite remote sensing (optical, thermal, and atmospheric sensors), air quality modeling, and data integration with ground-based networks, we provide reliable measurements of pollutant distribution, hotspots, and temporal trends. These insights support public health agencies, policymakers, and environmental stakeholders in reducing exposure, guiding regulations, and building healthier, more resilient communities.