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What are we breathing? Ask pDR-1000
When the air smells bad and the nearby factory is pumping out smoke, citizens ask: Is this dangerous to our health? ELAW scientists are helping partners around the world find out.
ELAW is shipping its pDR-1000 handheld airborne particulate meter around the world to help ELAW partners clear the air.
In the Philippines, Ipat Luna worked with school groups in Lipa City to test air quality near piles of burning garbage in school neighborhoods. Instant readings showed high levels of particulate matter, which leads to respiratory diseases and other problems. This prompted pledges from Lipa City Junior Jaycees and other youth groups to snuff out garbage fires.
The pDR-1000’s next stop is Panama, to help communities worried about emissions from a local power plant.
| “The PM meter is an extremely effective tool for grassroots groups who want to enforce air quality standards. Particulate pollution causes serious health problems, including premature death in people with heart and lung disease.” |
| - Meche Lu, ELAW scientist |
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