Canterbury Regional Council, NZ seeks answers on nitrogen dioxide pollution with air quality study

Canterbury Regional Council, NZ Air Quality Study Pollution

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The national HAPINZ 3.0 study found that 2,000 New Zealanders died from nitrogen dioxide pollution in 2016. Council leaders approved a three-month air quality pilot across Timaru. Eighteen diffusion tubes were installed near high-traffic roads and residential areas for accurate measurement of the human-made pollutant. Monthly analysis of nitrogen dioxide concentrations provides valuable data for future mitigation efforts by the council.

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New tubes monitor Timaru’s air quality | Environment Canterbury

We have launched a new pilot study to measure nitrogen dioxide concentrations in Timaru.

Pilot study to measure nitrogen dioxide concentrations in Timaru | RNZ News

The three-month study will will track concentrations in residential areas, high congestion areas and during peak traffic.