# Air and Air Quality Air is an essential component of Earth's atmosphere. It serves as a vital medium for life processes, facilitating respiration and photosynthesis while influencing weather patterns and climate systems. The atmospheric composition varies with altitude and geographic location, impacting ecological and human health. Understanding air quality is crucial for environmental management and public health. In this context, data collection and analysis provide insights into pollutant levels and trends, enabling policymakers to devise effective strategies for air quality improvement and to mitigate adverse health effects. For more information about recent research, please consult the following resources: * [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org/search?&offset=1&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Air) * [Consensus](https://consensus.app/results/?synthesize=off&copilot=off&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Air) * [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Air) Our research team, partners, and the extended Network of the Datasphere have identified the following organizations working at the intersection of data or data governance and air. We recognize this is a dynamic field and would appreciate your help to [[contact our research team|improve]] this resource.