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Air quality
The air we breathe
Where can I learn more?
New Zealand websites
Quality Planning Website: Air quality and the Resource Management Act (1991)
Health and Air Pollution in New Zealand: Study into the effects of air pollution on our health.
Auckland Regional Council’s air pages: Outlines key sources of pollution and the steps the ARC is taking to manage the environment in their region. Also includes some very good factsheets including health effects of air pollution.
Canterbury Regional Council’s air pages: Includes an air quality educational resource for teachers.
Tasman District Council air pages: Includes helpful guide on how to operate a wood burner to minimise pollution.
NIWA: Atmosphere & Climate: The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research undertakes a variety of atmospheric studies. This includes a programme of research to assist regional councils meet the national environmental standards for air quality.
Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand: The Society’s pages contain information on branches, publications, special interest groups, conferences and seminars and more.
Overseas websites
Australia EPA Victoria’s air pages: A look at the Environmental Protection Agency’s work in Melbourne, with statistics, causes of air pollution and ideas for reducing the problem.
California Office of Environmental Health Hazard and Assessment: air quality criteria and investigation into impacts of vehicle pollutants on children
Canada, Environment Canada’s air quality site: Contains information on Environment Canada's efforts to reduce air pollution and better understand its levels, causes and sources.
Canada, The Lung Association of British Columbia: A variety of services with regard to indoor and outdoor air quality.
Envirolink: Air pollution category with lots of links to resources, web sites, events etc.
Resources for the Future – Air: The air-related research projects conducted by this environmental think tank.
UK Air Quality Information:Find the latest information on UK air pollution from these pages supplied by the National Environmental Technology Centre. The bulletin pages are updated hourly as data comes in. A variety of air pollutants are covered for both urban and rural UK locations. There are forecasts for the next 24 hours, an archive of data, information on acid rain, and clickable maps to zoom in on a particular region.
UK Atmosphere, Climate and Environment Information Programme: The Atmosphere, Climate & Environment Information Programme is supported by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to disseminate information, without advocacy or bias, on the causes, effects of and controls on air pollution and climate change, within the framework of national legislation and international discussion.
UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs air pages: A good smog summary site with causes of summer and winter smog and hints on how to reduce it.
US, American Lung Association: Information on the effect of air pollution on the body.
US Environmental Protection Agency children’s site: A similar site but aimed at slightly younger students. Contains games, activities and puzzles.
US Environmental Protection Agency student’s site: A site aimed at students with resources, downloadable programs and other activities on types and causes of air pollution.
US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation: A series of fact sheets on topics including ozone, urban air, air toxics, visibility and motor vehicles, and including a large list of publications.
US Environmental Protection Agency Technology Transfer Network: Ambient Monitoring Technology Information site containing downloadable files containing methodologies and information on sampling and analysis of air toxics.
US, State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality: Outlines the work of the Air Quality Division Toxics Unit and contains useful links to other toxics sites.
World Health Organisation: Air quality publications, research and information
World Health Organisation: Global Guidelines for Air Quality released late 2006
Global Air Pollution Forum: Key portal for international air quality issues
Last updated: 16 July 2009
