Newsletter - January 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a crucial year for tackling the environmental challenges that continue to impact our planet. The growing concerns over pollution and climate change demand urgent action to reduce the footprint of human activities.
At Kunak, we are more committed than ever to our mission of providing innovative solutions to monitor and control emissions, aiming to create a cleaner, healthier future for everyone.
This new year fills us with hope and determination to keep moving forward, reaching more clients and offering cutting-edge technology that contributes to global sustainability and addresses the environmental challenges ahead.
The future is now! Let’s keep moving forward together!
Methane Pollution: Impact on the Environment, Health, and Innovative Solutions ow Available in French
Methane, responsible for over 25% of current global warming, is a potent greenhouse gas that accelerates climate change and affects both the environment and human health.
Although its atmospheric lifespan is shorter than that of carbon dioxide, its heat-trapping ability is up to 80 times greater, making it a top priority in global climate mitigation strategies.
The main sources of methane emissions include human activities such as livestock farming, agriculture, waste management, and fossil fuel extraction, as well as natural processes like decomposition in wetlands and permafrost thawing.
Implementing innovative solutions for the detection and reduction of these emissions is key to achieving climate goals and protecting public health.
Discover more about the actions and technologies available to tackle this global challenge in our latest article.
Gwad'Air: Atmospheric Pollution Study in the Ocean
The Gwad’Air project, a collaboration between the air quality observatory of Guadeloupe, Gwad’Air, and the catamaran We Explore, captained by Roland Jourdain, is an innovative study focused on analysing atmospheric pollution in the open ocean, an area previously unexplored.
To achieve this, a Hom’Air sensor (Kunak AIR Pro) was installed aboard the We Explore, capable of measuring pollutants such as fine particles, nitrogen oxides, and ground-level ozone every 10 minutes during the voyage from Guadeloupe to Brittany. The collected data, transmitted in real-time to a remote server, provides valuable insights into air quality in maritime environments.
This initiative marks a milestone in understanding atmospheric pollution over the ocean, offering crucial data to promote a cleaner and more sustainable future.
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Do you know how smog affects you?
Smog, also known as photochemical smog, is one of the biggest challenges to air quality in our cities. This phenomenon, resulting from the combination of pollutants like nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds under sunlight, produces ground-level ozone—a gas that affects both the environment and our health.
Prolonged exposure to smog can cause respiratory and cardiovascular problems and even impact child development. Additionally, it harms ecosystems by reducing agricultural productivity and damaging natural habitats.
If you'd like to learn more about this issue affecting cities worldwide, don’t miss our Glossary.
Air pollution: a growing threat in Europe
Air pollution is a silent threat that claims over 240,000 lives annually in Europe.
Fine particles (PM2.5) penetrate our lungs and bloodstream, causing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Vulnerable populations, such as children and the elderly, are the most affected. Moreover, air pollution harms biodiversity, agriculture, and the global climate.
The European Union has revised the Ambient Air Quality Directive to align with WHO guidelines, aiming for cleaner, healthier air for everyone.
The fight against air pollution is a fight for our health, ecosystems, and future, and monitoring technology is an essential tool. Every step towards emission reduction brings us closer to a healthier, fairer world.
Are you concerned about the quality of the air you breathe?