Authorities trying to find ways to monitor air quality better

Authorities are trying to find ways to better monitor air quality across the country.

The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA) and the Ministry of Environment and Water said they are discussing ways to find legislation that would regulate the operation and the requirements of equipment and instruments used to measure air quality.

The aim is to monitor the direct effect on the health and safety of members of the community, especially in relation to emissions invasive pollution resulting from traffic congestion.