The Family Office Network and the World Air League are excited to announce a pioneering collaboration to conduct critical health research. The World Air League is outfitting the Save Earth’s Environment (SEE) Airship Expedition to carry out a comprehensive analysis of airborne microplastics in the air we breathe.
The SEE Airship Expedition will systematically collect samples from diverse locations, including industrial areas, rural landscapes, bodies of water, forests, coastlines, and offshore regions. This ambitious initiative aims to generate the most extensive database to date on the presence of airborne microplastics, addressing a growing global health concern.
The SEE Airship Expedition is uniquely equipped to systematically collect air samples from a variety of environments, including industrial areas, rural landscapes, bodies of water, forests, coastlines, and offshore regions. This ambitious initiative aims to create the most extensive database ever compiled on the presence of airborne microplastics. By covering such a wide range of locations, the expedition will provide a holistic understanding of the distribution and concentration of these particles in the air we breathe.
The urgency of this research cannot be overstated. Airborne microplastics are found in increasing quantities in every surveyed region of our planet. These microscopic particles pose a significant threat to human respiratory health. Inhalation of microplastics can lead to a variety of respiratory issues, from airway inflammation and irritation to severe conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. Furthermore, these tiny particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream, causing systemic exposure.
The SEE research will be conducted by Dr. Dimitri Deheyn, a Scripps Research Scientist whose advanced airborne microplastic research was featured in the New York Times article, “To Study a Problem That’s Everywhere, They’re Getting Creative.”
Airships are newsworthy wherever they go. The World Air League will outfit the SEE Airship to serve as a live aerial broadcast booth, providing real-time news coverage. The SEE Airship envelope will feature a QR Code to encourage real-time interactive social media engagement. The SEE Airship Expedition is scheduled to fly over New York City during the next September gathering of the United Nations General Assembly. The mission is to inform global leaders and policymakers about the magnitude of this concern.
Family offices are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of providing financial support for this research for several compelling reasons:
The Family Office Network and the World Air League are requesting your financial support for the SEE Airship Expedition. With the goal of including the United Nations, your immediate financial support is requested. Beyond New York City, the SEE Airship Expedition route will be open for planning and scheduling public relations events. One half of the SEE Airship envelope is presently available for appropriate co-branding. Be seen with SEE.
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Dr. Dimitri Deheyn is a researcher at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. He is known for his groundbreaking research on microplastics, significantly enhancing our understanding of their prevalence across various ecosystems. Dr. Deheyn’s work is pivotal in expanding the knowledge about the environmental impact and distribution of microplastics globally.
The World Air League is committed to making aviation more environmentally friendly by modernizing and advancing lighter-than-air technologies. Historically, airships were the first to offer scheduled passenger and cargo services across Europe, North America, and South America, proving their efficiency. Airships have the potential to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of aviation operations. The World Air League is driving innovation in aviation by promoting development that avoids fossil fuel use.
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