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PlanetWatch supporting Envision Racing to monitor air quality during Formula E races

PlanetWatch supporting Envision Racing to monitor air quality during Formula E races

PlanetWatch, built on the Algorand protocol, is collaborating with Envision Racing, one of the top teams in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, to allow them to monitor air quality at races around the world, including Berlin, Monaco, Jakarta, Portland, Rome, and London.

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PlanetWatch will analyze the data from the different cities where the races are taking place and present a study of what the air quality looks like in the various racing locations during a special Envision Racing event that is taking place in Rome later this year.

Airqino sensors, the same used by thousands of PlanetWatchers worldwide, will be used to monitor the outdoor air quality the racing team and fans breathe in preparation and race days. 

The collaboration between PlanetWatch and Envision Racing is beneficial not only for the racing team and fans but also for the local communities. By monitoring the air quality, PlanetWatch is raising awareness of the importance of clean air and is encouraging organizations from all sectors – whether public authorities or companies – to take action to improve outdoor and indoor air quality.

According to Claudio Parrinello, CEO of PlanetWatch, “Partnering with the Envision Racing Formula E team allows us to showcase the importance of real-time air quality monitoring in a dynamic environment. Moreover, we are completely aligned with Envision Racing’s vision of a greener and more sustainable future, and we will be able to raise awareness of one of the most critical challenges Humanity is facing today: air pollution.”

Commenting on the collaboration, James Mercer, Envision Racing’s Commercial Director said “Envision Racing exists to energize the Race Against Climate Change. We focus on accelerating the transition to clean, secure, and affordable renewable energy. But the ability to showcase and analyze air quality in the cities that we visit globally will help us showcase the impact of our sport and provide us with further context as to how vital the mass adoption of e-mobility is.”

Envision Racing is well-known for its commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact through the innovative “Race Against Climate Change” (RACC) platform.