ITC, Japan’s University Establish Air Quality Monitoring System

The Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC), in collaboration with Japan's University under the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS), has established an air quality monitoring system, according to the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports. The system aims to study air quality in Cambodia and transboundary air pollution, especially in Phnom Penh, by focusing on the levels of toxin and chemical pollutants. The air quality monitoring system is capable of measuring tiny particles as small as 0.3 micrometres, including carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone. Meanwhile, the ITC has also established an air quality monitoring laboratory that is capable of analysing toxin amounts, chemicals, and other substances that affect people's health. So far, air quality monitors have been equipped at five different locations in Phnom Penh, including ITC, the University of Health Sciences, Prek Pnov Khan hall, the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA), and Arey Ksat Sangkat hall. Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse