Massachusetts Expands Air Quality Monitoring with New Grant

Massachusetts announced a $775,000 grant to enhance air quality monitoring across the state. This initiative will involve adding PurpleAir sensors, which are cost-effective and less intrusive compared to the traditional monitoring stations. More than 200 of these sensors will be distributed free to underserved and low-income communities, building on the 248 sensors deployed in 2021. This expansion aims to improve data collection for better policymaking, especially in environmental justice communities where air quality concerns are greater.