NASA Data Helps Protect US Embassy Staff from Polluted Air

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- NASA's Earth science data and air quality monitoring capabilities are being used to help protect U.S. embassy staff from exposure to polluted air in certain countries.
- The U.S. State Department relies on NASA's air quality data and expertise to determine when air pollution levels are high enough to warrant the use of air filtration systems or the relocation of embassy personnel.
- This collaboration between NASA and the State Department demonstrates how Earth science data can be applied to real-world challenges, such as ensuring the health and safety of government personnel stationed in regions with poor air quality.

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