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AirNow
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Safecast Map

AirNow: Official US air quality index and forecasts. Safecast Map: Citizen-collected radiation measurements around the world.

AirNowSafecast Map
CategoryEnvironment & Wildlife MapsEnvironment & Wildlife Maps
CoverageUnited StatesWorldwide, densest in Japan
UpdatesLive / real timeContinuously (community edits)
Data sourceEPA and state monitoring networksCitizen measurements
Made byUS Environmental Protection AgencySafecast
PriceFreeFree
AccountNo account neededNo account needed
On phonesWorks well on phonesWorks well on phones
Map viewFlat mapFlat map
Visits from ColorfulMaps00
Open map Open map

What you can do with AirNow

  • Current air quality across the US
  • Forecasts
  • Health guidance

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What you can do with Safecast Map

  • Radiation readings worldwide
  • Detailed coverage of Japan
  • Open data

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