Don’t assume staying indoors will protect you from the harmful effects of smoke and other airborne pollutants. Research shows that 96 percent of homes have at least one indoor air quality problem. An ...
Ever since the spate of wildfires broke out across the West Coast this year, a certain statement has been circulating social media: Your indoor air quality is worse than the outdoor air quality. I ...
When indoor air pollution makes the news in western countries, it often feels like a local issue. One week it focuses on wood-burning stoves. Another it is gas cookers or the question of whether ...
Various pollutants reside outdoors, from microbial contaminants like bacteria, mold, and viruses to gases such as carbon monoxide and radon, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter, and ...
The air quality in your home can have many effects on your health. You can take steps to improve air quality indoors, including using an air purifier, reducing allergens and pollutants, and possibly ...
The air inside your home may be five times dirtier than the air outside and this issue worsens in winter. I asked air quality specialists about common culprits for indoor air pollution Pamela is a ...