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The recent key environmental smart sustainable initiatives in Daegu are explored below.


            6.2.1  Air quality information system and fine particulates reduction


            Air pollution monitoring stations have been installed at 18 locations across Daegu to provide air
            quality information on particulate matter (PM  and PM ) and ozone concentrations in real time.
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            Inhabitants can check the air quality readings through a website, as shown below in Figure 23.


            In addition, information is provided through air pollution alerts and air information forecasting
            notification services to minimize damage caused by respiratory diseases, particularly to the elderly
            and children.


            Figure 23: Screenshot of Daegu air quality website https:// air  daegu  go  kr/ open _content/ ko/
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