<p>I have a indoor <span class="math-container">$\small\mathsf{CO_2}$</span> monitor and putting it on my balcony it indicates values of 1400-2200 ppm for different days ? Is this even possible and what are the ranges of <span class="math-container">$\small\mathsf{CO_2}$</span> levels for the outside air of larger inner cities ?</p>

<p>Also should <span class="math-container">$\small\mathsf{CO_2}$</span> be added to the list of gasses measured by the air quality index ? I know it doesn't accurately measure the source that generates the <span class="math-container">$\small\mathsf{CO_2}$</span>, but at least people should have a general idea of the levels of <span class="math-container">$\small\mathsf{CO_2}$</span> in different areas so they can better pick a cleaner place to live in.</p>

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2019-11-06T07:32:50.887Z
it makes no sense to include this in the air quality index,had it been 10times higher then it had been a good idea to include it.
trond hansen
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2019-11-07T04:03:23.673Z
[A chart here](https://medium.com/@joeljean/im-living-in-a-carbon-bubble-literally-b7c391e8ab6) says typical city center  ~500 ppm.
Keith McClary
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What are the ranges of CO2 levels for inner cities and should CO2 be added to the air quality index?
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# What are the ranges of CO2 levels for inner cities and should CO2 be added to the air quality index?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-11-05)

I have a indoor $\small\mathsf{CO\_2}$ monitor and putting it on my balcony it indicates values of 1400-2200 ppm for different days ? Is this even possible and what are the ranges of $\small\mathsf{CO\_2}$ levels for the outside air of larger inner cities ?

Also should $\small\mathsf{CO\_2}$ be added to the list of gasses measured by the air quality index ? I know it doesn't accurately measure the source that generates the $\small\mathsf{CO\_2}$, but at least people should have a general idea of the levels of $\small\mathsf{CO\_2}$ in different areas so they can better pick a cleaner place to live in.

**Tags:** climate-change, air-quality, urban-climate

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: it makes no sense to include this in the air quality index,had it been 10times higher then it had been a good idea to include it.  
> **username_2**: [A chart here](https://medium.com/@joeljean/im-living-in-a-carbon-bubble-literally-b7c391e8ab6) says typical city center  ~500 ppm.  

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