Introducing the new upgraded PlanetWatch Map In this article, we will guide you through the key features of our new map  In an era where air pollution has become a pressing global concern, the need for accurate and accessible air quality information has never been more important. With this release, we are taking a significant leap forward toward providing a more comprehensive and reliable tool for understanding and assessing air quality data sourced from our community-driven monitoring network. Packed with new features and enhancements, our upgraded map delivers an intuitive and visually ..read more

Time to shift gear Breaking news and opportunities ahead PlanetWatch has come to a game-changing point. As you know by now, we have been selected to participate in the IoT Space Challenge: a prestigious joint program combining Internet-of-Things with Earth Observation data, in partnership with the European Space Agency and Deutsche Telekom, a leading European telecom provider. The kick-off took place last week in Kraków and we secured a spot in the next stage of the program, meaning we have been granted a sponsored PoC supported by European Space Agency and Deutsche Telekom themselves. Th ..read more

​​UK-based software company Metrikus to partner with PlanetWatch for outdoor air quality data integration Metrikus will leverage PlanetWatch’s real-time outdoor air quality data to offer its clients enhanced environmental and building efficiency monitoring. PlanetWatch is pleased to announce a new partnership with Metrikus, a UK-based software company. The partnership aims to provide valuable environmental data and insights to Metrikus’ clients. Metrikus is the market leader in providing data-based solutions with the ultimate goal of making indoor spaces and buildings smarter, safer, and more ..read more

PlanetWatch supporting Envision Racing to monitor air quality during Formula E races PlanetWatch, built on the Algorand protocol, is collaborating with Envision Racing, one of the top teams in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, to allow them to monitor air quality at races around the world, including Berlin, Monaco, Jakarta, Portland, Rome, and London. PlanetWatch will analyze the data from the different cities where the races are taking place and present a study of what the air quality looks like in the various racing locations during a special Envision Racing event that is taking pla ..read more

The effect of air pollution on ecosystems and biodiversity Air pollution is a major environmental issue that affects ecosystems and biodiversity in many ways. It is caused by the release of harmful substances into the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter. These pollutants can have a range of negative effects on the environment, including acid rain, smog, and global warming. (image by Hans-Jurgen Mager)Understanding the link between air pollution and ecosystem health Air pollution is an invisible yet pervasive threat to ecosystems and ..read more

PlanetWatch to provide leading European universities with hyperlocal air quality data PlanetWatch is signing agreements with the Complutense University of Madrid and the University of Hamburg to provide researchers with access to PlanetWatch’s hyperlocal air quality data. Researchers will analyze both indoor and outdoor data, with a focus on those collected during last year’s dust storm in Madrid. Complutense University of Madrid’s tGIS Research Group will use data in the context of the Deep learning Anticipated Urban Mobility peaks (DARUMA) research project with the objective of developing a ..read more

TEA Group purchases Planetwatch air quality data in Italy to provide enhanced services to institutional customers A new deal with TEA Group opens the way to PlanetWatch outdoor air quality data monetization in Italy. TEA GROUP – PLANETWATCH PARTNERSHIP A key deliverable for PlanetWatch in 2023 is demonstrating scalable data monetization. The main tools to make this possible are already in place, namely our API-based data access and billing system. In this context, PlanetWatch recently closed a data sale with TEA Group, a spin-off of the Italian National Research Council. Besides manufacturing ..read more

PlanetWatch closes project to monitor air quality in Italian schools We’re pleased to announce that we have signed a service contract with a local government institution in Northern Italy to monitor the air quality in local schools. The project intends to ensure students and staff have the ideal and secure indoor air quality environment to learn and develop. image by Taylor Flowe Poor air quality has several implications on an individual and collective level. It worsens allergies, boosts the possibility of airborne virus transmission, such as COVID-19, and increases the risks of severe asthma ..read more

From real-world data sales to Planets distribution – closing the loop! Following our recent funding round, we are now better empowered to pursue our most important goal for 2023: demonstrating scalable data sales.  The success of our project rests on the possibility to build and sell products and services using the data generated by sensors connected to our network.  As stipulated in the White Paper, revenues from access to PlanetWatch datasets are going to be distributed in Planets as follows: 40% to owners of sensors which generated the sold data 40% added to the relevant re ..read more

PlanetWatch Loyalty Program Part II Type 3 and Type 4 licenses are being included in the Loyalty Program. 2 months ago we launched the new Cohort System, together with the Loyalty Program. Many of you have already claimed both your membership badge NFT and your discount NFT. Some have redeemed the discount NFT into a voucher and used it directly on TEA Group’s store, while others have been trading them on the NFT marketplace we developed in partnership with Headline. We have kicked off the Loyalty Program with Type 1 and Type 2 licenses and now it’s Type 3 and Type 4 licenses’ turn.  The ..read more