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Ella Roberta Adoo-Kissi-Debrah was born happy and healthy in 2004, and by the age of seven was diagnosed with asthma. Sadly in 2013, Ella passed away, and her death, caused by a severe asthma attack exacerbated by air pollution, which led to a landmark ruling recognising air pollution as a direct cause of death.

That familiar tickle in your nose, the escalating waves of sneezing, the relentless itch in your eyes… If spring in 2025 feels less like a season of joy and more like an allergy battlefield, you’re far from alone. Hay fever sufferers around the world are facing an increasingly challenging reality. Recent "pollen bombs," coupled with the ever-present issue of air pollution, have created a perfect storm, intensifying and prolonging the impact for millions.

Welcome to the thirty-fifth edition of our newsletter, as we test new features including low pollution routes, and get out and about promoting AirTrack! This newsletter is aimed at investors, collaborators, future hires and early adopters of our products. And we now have over 2000 followers on Linked In!

Every day, we breathe in air pollutants that slip past our body’s defences and enter the bloodstream. While air pollution is commonly linked to respiratory issues, its impact extends far beyond the lungs. Prolonged exposure to pollutants significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and life-threatening cardiovascular diseases. Tiny particles travel deep into the bloodstream, moving from the lungs to the heart, where they contribute to heart and circulatory diseases.

Welcome to the thirty-fourth edition of our newsletter, as we reflect on our AirTrack launch, plan for new features and publish our blog with WEF on AI and urban pollution! This newsletter is aimed at investors, collaborators, future hires and early adopters of our products.

This Earth Day theme, Our Power, Our Planet, invites the world to unite behind renewable energy and commit to tripling the global generation of clean electricity by 2030! At Air Aware Labs, we understand that clean energy is not only vital for a sustainable planet but also for the health of the air we breathe. As Earth Day 2025 focuses on accelerating renewable energy, we’re proud to contribute by empowering individuals to track and improve their air quality exposure in real time. We believe that this increased awareness of the risks posed to individuals also contributes to public demand for clean energy solutions.

We had a great app launch day event on Monday 14 April where we held a competition for who could track an activity on AirTrack with the lowest exposure.

The World Economic Forum asked us to write about the role of AI in reducing urban pollution. Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances how we detect and forecast urban air pollution by analyzing large, complex datasets from sensors, satellites and even crowdsourced data. AI tools offer personalized insights into pollution exposure, enabling individuals to make healthier choices in their daily routines.While AI holds great promise, its deployment must be inclusive and ethically guided – without careful implementation, it could exacerbate existing inequalities, especially in underserved regions.

We are so excited to launch our AirTrack app today.

Welcome to the thirty-third edition of our newsletter, as we celebrate the anniversary of our Strava integration, get listed as one of London's fastest growing start ups and prepare to launch our mobile app on Monday! This newsletter is aimed at investors, collaborators, future hires and early adopters of our products.

A year ago today we took our first step into personalised air quality data!

Thrilled to be featured by GrowthMentor as one of the Top Start-ups in London! We shared how we’ve been growing, what’s worked, and what we’ve learned along the way.

As cities continue to grapple with air pollution, cycling has emerged as one of the cleanest and healthiest ways to get around. With growing investment in bike lanes, active travel campaigns, cycle to work schemes, and a deeper understanding of pollution's health impacts, cycling is quickly becoming a cornerstone of sustainable urban mobility.

Welcome to the thirty-second edition of our newsletter, as we finalise our mobile app, launch our new website and get coverage with the World Economic Forum! This newsletter is aimed at investors, collaborators, future hires and early adopters of our products.

Our CEO recently joined the Funded, Now What?! podcast to discuss product, marketing, company vision and more.

Newcastle United’s historic Carabao Cup victory will go down in folklore—but their success extends beyond the pitch. In 2023, Newcastle also topped the Premier League Air Quality Table, which ranks clubs based on air quality rather than match results. The analysis revealed that only one club - Newcastle United - competed within the safe air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organisation (WHO), while London clubs Brentford, Tottenham, and Chelsea faced relegation in the air quality standings.

Welcome to the thirty-first edition of our newsletter, as we talk strategy, engage globally and hit over 100,000 activities logged via AirTrack! This newsletter is aimed at investors, collaborators, future hires and early adopters of our products. And we now have over 700 subscribers!

World Economic Forum asked us to write about inspirational stories on air quality in the run up to the World Health Organisation 2nd Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health. City-based and health initiatives are helping major cities reduce air pollution and climate emissions. New technologies, such as AI tools for pollution modelling and hyper-local personalized tracking of exposure, are helping tackle air pollution effects. While air quality programmes have historically been underfunded, new commitments could signal a shift toward greater investment in future.

DLake, a running coach based in Australia, created this article and video, all about AirTrack

Welcome to the thirtieth edition of our newsletter, as we get deep into product testing and start putting together the build up to our mobile app launch! This newsletter is aimed at investors, collaborators, future hires and early adopters of our products.

With air quality standards varying widely across the globe, how can we accurately assess the safety of the air we breathe?

We are recruiting for an AI Scientist (Environmental Health) 📍 Location: Hybrid (London in-person 2-3 days per week) 💼 Employment Type: Full-time💰 Salary: £40k per year + stock options

Welcome to the twenty-ninth edition of our newsletter, as we build up to our mobile app launch with beta testing and a rebrand! This newsletter is aimed at investors, collaborators, future hires and early adopters of our products.

Our Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Will Hicks, was interviewed by Bastian Hosan and published in the Tagesspiegel The full article (in German) is here and we have translated it below https://background.tagesspiegel.de/smart-city-und-stadtentwicklung/briefing/kleine-aenderungen-in-der-stadtplanung-koennen-grosse-effekte-auf-die-luftqualitaet-haben

Covering just 6% of the earth’s surface, wetlands are vital for human survival. While wetlands are well-known for their critical role in supporting biodiversity, they also play an equally vital, though overlooked, role in regulating air quality and the climate. However, rising air pollution and climate change are putting wetlands under increasing pressure, threatening their ability to filter pollutants, store carbon, and sustain biodiversity.