Stories 2026

AIRQUEST (BSB00168) - AIRPEDIA: A New Resource on Air Quality and Its Impacts

Did you know that air pollution can temporarily affect brain function? Or that people tend to live longer in areas with cleaner air?

These are some of the insights you can explore on AIRPEDIA, an open online resource developed by the project AIRQUEST: Know What You Breathe: Mobilizing Communities for Air Quality in the Black Sea Basin.

AIRPEDIA serves as a valuable starting point for understanding the importance of air quality and its effects on health, the environment, and daily life. Whether you are a student, researcher, policymaker, or simply someone interested in learning more, this platform offers a clear and informative way to explore the science behind the air we breathe.

Sections to explore includes following:

Foreword

1. Black Sea Basin

2. Key Components of Air Pollution in the Black Sea Basin

3. Causes of Air Pollution

4. Effects of Air Pollution

5. Air Pollution in the Black Sea Basin Countries (Turkiye, Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine)

6. Air Quality Monitoring and Measurement

7. Air Pollution Control Policies

8. Individual and Social Responsibility

9. Recommendations for the Future

10. Short Information Notes

We invite you to visit AIRPEDIA and discover how air quality effects your day to day life.