Can a handheld device change how you perceive urban pollution?

Romain Lacombe: A personal air-quality tracker that lets you know what you're breathing · 5:38 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: We rarely consider the quality of the air we inhale. This video introduces Flow, a portable tracker designed to monitor real-time pollution levels, allowing you to observe air quality changes street by street and hour by hour.

Entrepreneur and TED Fellow Romain Lacombe presents Flow, a personal air-quality tracker that fits in the palm of your hand. The device aims to provide real-time data on pollution, empowering individuals to understand environmental shifts and take proactive steps to protect their health.

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