#Wholesome2023: Called 'Edge of the Earth,' This Place Is Home To The World's Purest Air
As the world grapples with solutions to combat air pollution and address climate change, Cape Grim stands out as a haven, providing all living beings with the cleanest, breathable air.
The rarely-visited region known as the "Edge of the World" reveals a stunning landscape of dramatic cliffs, windswept heaths, and black-sand beaches in stark contrast to the brown farms atop the hills.
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What's happening?
This remote locale, Cape Grim, boasts an unusual claim to fame¡ªit's home to some of the cleanest air on Earth, as confirmed by an air pollution station located there. Despite its isolation, Cape Grim remains beautifully raw, offering an extraordinary experience of pristine air.
As the world grapples with solutions to combat air pollution and address climate change, Cape Grim stands out as a haven, providing all living beings with the cleanest, breathable air.
Where and when?
It is situated near the northwestern tip of Tasmania, Australia. It is unclear when the best time to visit it is.
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Why is air the cleanest here?
The remoteness of Cape Grim contributes significantly to this unique status. Few travellers make the journey, and the air quality station consistently registers Cape Grim as having the purest air globally.
Standing on the craggy peaks of Cape Grim exposes you to the powerful gusts that define the region, reaching up to 180km/hr. These winds carry untouched air from Antarctica, contributing to the unparalleled air quality.
How does the region offer the cleanest air?
Cape Grim is strategically located where the Roaring Forties¡ªthe strong westerly winds characterising the Southern Ocean¡ªcollide with the coastline. As the winds travel across the longest uninterrupted expanse of ocean on the planet, the air samples collected at Cape Grim remain the cleanest, having journeyed across the entire ocean without interference from landmasses.
While scientists, policymakers, and activists worldwide strive to monitor and improve air quality, Cape Grim serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the environment, protecting human health, and fostering a sustainable future for future generations.
Who named it Cape Grim?
Our world-famous atmospheric gas monitoring station is now known by the dual name of Kennaook/Cape Grim. This recognises the Aboriginal heritage of the land on which it stands. Long before Matthew Flinders named the region Cape Grim in 1798, the Peerapper people knew the area of Kennaook (pronounced ken nah ook).
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