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TZOA air pollution monitor (5Ws (Why: Laura Moe and Kevin R. Hart were…

- - - - Environmental impacts
        
        Poor air quality reduces the amount of crops produced. According to the EPA, $500 million dollars worth of crops within the United States was wasted due to poor air quality. Pollution also reduces tree growth, affects lumber production and forest maturity. When soil is contaminated with pollutants it can affect the soil and the soil can go into waterways which contaminates the food and water that we drink. Acid rain also comes from pollution which damages structures such as buildings and monuments.
      - Health impacts
        
        When the air quality is poor, it can make asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis even worse. Meaning, it is able to increase the frequency and intensity of attacks. This is because pollutants can irritate the lungs so that they don't function as well. Poor air quality can also cause digestive issues, chest pain, dizziness, fever, watery eyes and lethargy. There are also some pollutants in the air that can worsen heart disease such as CO. Elderly people, children and people with medical illnesses often have lower immune systems or spend alot of time outside playing making them more likely to catch diseases or make their disease worse from poor air quality,
  - - - Ambient light: This sensor lets you know how much light you are being exposed to and when. This is important because light is important for your sleep pattern
      - UV sensor: The UV sensor lets you know the UV index you are being exposed to.
      - Humidity: This sensor lets you know what the humidity in the air is like in the area you are in. Humidity is important because low humidity can increase your risk of colds, the flu, and other infections, so you should be exposed to medium humidity levels.
      - Particle counter: This sensor is important to know how polluted your environment is because it counts the particles as they enter the sensor.
      - Temperature -Indoor and outdoor-: This sensor tracks accurate temperature everywhere you go. Temperature plays a role in determining the air quality so this sensor is important.
      - Atmospheric pressure: This sensor tracks the atmospheric pressure wherever you go.