World Air Quality Index
Readings from thousands of air monitoring stations worldwide on one map, colour-coded from a calm green to a genuinely alarming maroon.
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How to get the most from it
World Air Quality Index sits in Live Earth Maps under Wander, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and brainy.
About this category: Live data drawn on a map: storms, earthquakes, lightning, shipping, wildlife. Open one and the planet stops being an abstraction.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
World Air Quality Index: quick answers
Is World Air Quality Index free?
Yes. World Air Quality Index is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use World Air Quality Index?
No. You can use World Air Quality Index without signing up for anything.
Does World Air Quality Index work on a phone?
Yes. World Air Quality Index works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is World Air Quality Index safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does World Air Quality Index take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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