"Organizers had a way for attendees to track CO 2 levels throughout the venue-even before they arrived. To get the system up and running, event organizers installed DIY CO 2 monitors throughout the Michael Fowler Centre venue before conference doors opened on November 6. Attendees were able to check a public online dashboard for clean air readings for session rooms, kids' areas, the front desk, and more, all before even showing up."
"Elevated levels of CO 2 lead to reduced cognitive ability and facilitate transmission of airborne viruses, which can linger in poorly ventilated spaces for hours. The more CO 2 in the air, the more virus-friendly the air becomes, making CO 2 data a handy proxy for tracing pathogens. In fact, the Australian Academy of Science described the pollution in indoor air as "someone else's breath backwash.""
Kawaiicon installed a network of DIY CO 2 monitors across the Michael Fowler Centre and published a public online dashboard showing room-by-room real-time readings for session rooms, kids' areas, the front desk, and other spaces. The monitoring began before doors opened so attendees could assess air quality even before arrival. Elevated CO 2 correlates with reduced cognitive performance and higher risk of airborne virus transmission, making CO 2 a useful proxy for ventilation and pathogen risk. Organizers deployed the system amid measles and ongoing COVID-19, influenza, and RSV waves and cited HVAC constraints and limited venue control over air standards.
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