Ann Aerts and Shyam Bishen
January 16, 2026
SmogStripes is an easy-to-read air quality guide. Each stripe represents a period of time, such as a day or year. A green stripe means safe and breathable air that meets WHO standards. But when pollution exceeds safe guidelines the stripe turns from green to red.
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Ann Aerts and Shyam Bishen
January 16, 2026