A new air quality monitoring station is now operating in Des Moines, providing ongoing measurements of ultrafine particles and other pollutants near Sea-Tac Airport.
The City of Des Moines joined community members and project partners for a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 24, celebrating the opening of the site (see video below).
The station will collect local data intended to help researchers and community partners better understand air quality and the potential effects of nearby transportation sources…