Russ Biggs
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Director of Technology at @openaq.org We are all we have. We are enough.
🚀 Stable 1.0.0 versions of the official OpenAQ Python SDK & R packages are here. Stop writing custom API logic. Get built-in rate limiting, automatic data parsing, and easy access to global air quality data. openaq.medium.com/official-pyt... #python #rstats
Stucco, downtown ABQ 📷 Canon Elan 7 🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #believeinfilm
OpenAQ Python SDK has hit v1.0.0! Built for developers & data scientists working with global air quality data. Auto rate limiting, typed responses, connection pooling & more. pip install openaq python.openaq.org
Wells Park, Albuquerque 📷 Canon Elan 7 🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400 #filmisnotdead #believeinfilm #filmphotography
Santa Barbara, Albuquerque 📷 Mamiya 6 🎞️ Kodak TMax 100 #filmisnotdead #believeinfilm #filmphotography
OpenAQ’s 2025 Year in Data report shows major growth in #AirQuality monitoring, with 3,500+ new or recovered locations, 86M+ measurements added, and coverage across 141 countries. Sensors like Clarity’s are expanding access to #AirPollutionData worldwide. tinyurl.com/4zpatd86
OpenAQ’s 2025 Year in Data Report
OpenAQ’s 2025 Year in Data report shows rapid expansion of global air quality monitoring, improving access to data, and supporting efforts to address pollution worldwide.
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Read our Q1 newsletter to: 🌍 Discover new data 🙋 Meet our new community ambassadors, staff & advisory board members 🧑💻 Test & give feedback on our Python SDK release candidate 🤩 Learn about new opportunities 🤝 Find out where you can meet us in person Visit link.openaq.org/Q1-2026-enews
On the Chao Phraya 📷 Canon Elan 7 🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plut (pushed +2) #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography
NEW Albuquerque’s Mayor Said Arrests Were “Not the Solution” to Homelessness. Yet Jail Bookings Have Skyrocketed. www.propublica.org/article/albu... By @nicolesantacruz.bsky.social & Ruth Talbot
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 OpenAQ Community Ambassadors! This year, we're welcoming ten leaders who will champion clean air & open data within their local communities. Learn more: ambassadors.openaq.org/cohorts/2026
First at-home B&W development. Ponte degli Angeli, Roma 🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 📷 Canon Elan 7
Just did a couple of test shots to try out this 20 years expired Kodak Ultra Color 100, very happy with how well it has stood up. 📷 Yashica A 🎞️ Kodak Ultra Color 100UC
Kodak is officially selling their own film again for the first time in many years and will be selling directly to photography stores now. 🔗 www.404media.co/kodak-is-sel...
Kodak Is Selling Its Own Film Again for the First Time in a Decade
Kodak announced two new types of film that it will sell directly to photography stores, sidestepping a bizarre distribution agreement that has been in place since its bankruptcy.
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I have been learning to develop my own film and trying to shoot a lot more. Since it's balloon fiesta season here in ABQ, here's a scan from my first roll of self-developed 120. 📷 Yashica A 🎞️ Kodak Portra 400
Big Updates from the AQI Hub! We've just published articles for 5 new countries including Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Monaco, and Uruguay. 🇧🇪🇧🇷🇨🇴🇲🇨🇺🇾 aqihub.info
AQI Hub has a new look! Explore 25 different national/regional air quality index methods at aqihub.info. A complete site refresh built with @astro.build
Tariffs just got real: our first $36K bill with 125% + 20% + 25% markup hits hard 💸. These are upfront costs - due before selling a single unit - causing serious cash flow strain, price increases, read more! 📦 adafruit.com/tariffbill #tariffs
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📣 Last week to submit your #csvconf talk proposal 🍀 Don't miss the chance to join us in Bologna 🇮🇹 to talk about #DataforCommunities Deadline is April 27 ⏳ forms.gle/GnrEwFy7Pu1N... #OpenData #OpenSource #Data
csv,conf,v9 Talk Proposal
csv,conf,v9 will be held in Bologna, Italy on Sep 10-11, 2025. Speakers receive free passes to the event, and we are working on a financial aide sponsorship budget for travel costs. https://csvconf.c...
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The governor signed SB 267, which will provide New Mexicans with more opportunities and information to obtain affordable housing. This is a small but critical first step towards ensuring housing is attainable for everyone.
