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How can we improve air quality at our school and its surroundings?
Organization(s):Gozo College Sannat Primary & Special Unit
Country:Malta
Student(s):Agius Elisa Marie, Attard Wayne, Bacheva Eli Stoycheva, Bajada Neil, Bierek Alicja, Bogdanova Stefani, Buttigieg Francesca, Cauchi Faith, Cefai Francesco, Debono Jayden, Farrugia Zayune, Grima Jake, La Rosa Beppe, Lenzo Julia, Saliba Zayley Chris & Xerri Tobias
Grade Level:Upper Primary (grades 3-5, ages 8-11)
GLOBE Educator(s):Karen Attard
Contributors:Ms. Joanne Ghirxi, Ms. Jacqueline Xuereb & Ms. Karen Portelli
Report Type(s):International Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Air Temperature, Relative Humidity
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:03/04/2025
Air quality refers to how clean or polluted the air is. Monitoring air pollution is essential for protecting both human health and the environment. Poor air quality can lead to serious health issues, including respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and lung cancer, especially for vulnerable populations. It also harms ecosystems, contributes to climate change, and reduces overall quality of life. By tracking air pollution levels, we can identify sources of contamination, implement effective regulations, and take action to improve air quality, ensuring a healthier and safer environment for everyone. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is used to measure air quality, with values of 100 or below generally considered satisfactory. When AQI exceeds 100, air quality is deemed unhealthy. Major sources of human-made air pollution include vehicle emissions, the burning of fuel oils and natural gas for heating, industrial by-products, coal-powered plants, and chemical production fumes. The impact on health varies based on factors such as age, location, and preexisting conditions.
So, how can we help improve air quality? The GLOBE Malta Air Quality Campaign aimed to educate students on the causes and effects of air pollution, encouraging them to reflect on its impact on their lives and explore possible solutions. Through data collection, analysis, and critical thinking, students developed insights and proposed actions to ensure cleaner, safer air for everyone. This is the second time our school has participated in this project. This time, we had the opportunity to analyse more aspects, including comparing our results with those from the first project as well as with data from newly participating schools.