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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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