Air pollution levels measured in Georgia
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Scientists will soon be able to measure air contamination levels in Georgia for the first time.
One hundred single-use filters were installed in Georgia’s seven largest cities today. The filters will measure the number of impurities in the air and determine how polluted the air is.
Once all information is recorded, the filters will be collected, placed in special containers and sent to Great Britain where they will be thoroughly analysed in special laboratories.
The results will assess the air quality in Georgia.
Of the 100 filters, 36 were installed throughout the capital city, Tbilisi. Environment Minister Khatuna Gogoladze attended the installation process.
The project was supported by Georgia’s Environment Ministry and Caucasus Environmental NGO Network. It was a part of an initiative financed by the European Commission in seven European countries.
At yesterday’s presentation Agency officials said much of next year would be focused on air pollution; such as monitoring current air pollution levels, reducing pollution levels and mitigating the effects of current pollution issues.
Air pollutant levels from 25 cities of Georgia will be analyzed in the UK, reports the National Environmental Agency (NEA). The agency has launched the 19th phase of atmospheric air measurements, which will determine the level of ozone, nitrogen dioxide and benzene in the air.