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Kawaiicon Implements Real-Time CO2 Monitoring for Health Safety

11/21/2025

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Kawaiicon organizers deployed 13 CO2 monitors linked to a live dashboard to track air quality at the Michael Fowler Centre.
Health concerns, including measles and COVID-19, prompted monitoring, as elevated CO2 can impair cognition and facilitate virus transmission.
The Michael Fowler Centre's older HVAC system limited options, but the tech-savvy community placed monitors strategically throughout the facility.
The initiative underscores accessible air quality monitoring for public health during large gatherings.

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Kawaiicon organizers deployed 13 CO2 monitors linked to a live dashboard to track air quality at the Michael Fowler Centre.
Health concerns, including measles and COVID-19, prompted monitoring, as elevated CO2 can impair cognition and facilitate virus transmission.
The Michael Fowler Centre's older HVAC system limited options, but the tech-savvy community placed monitors strategically throughout the facility.
The initiative underscores accessible air quality monitoring for public health during large gatherings.