Have you ever noticed you can choose what to eat, drink and touch, but not what you breathe? Breathing is an instinctive action that we perform naturally without controlling or selecting which molecules enter our body. Air permeates all liveable spaces for humans and many animals, and the quality of the air we breathe affects our bodies and our lives in general. One example is how poor air quality related to green gas emissions contribute to climate change. However, the causes and consequences are not always well understood, which leads to misconceptions and a lack of effective action.
Introduction to Air, Pollution, and Environmental Awareness.
Illustration of students measuring air quality in the schoolyard using sensors, tablets, and field notes.
The scene highlights awareness of environmental change, the importance of monitoring air quality,
and students’ role in investigating local environmental challenges.Credits: Custom educational illustration created for the course
Air Quality Exploration: Understanding the Invisible World We Breathe, generated by an AI model..
Students can play a vital role in air quality research and in finding solutions to solve problems related to poor air quality by developing and evaluating innovative solutions at the school community level.
