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Air pollution is dangerous for our pets too
There is a lot of information on poor indoor air quality and how it affects our health and the health of our families. But have you stopped to consider what poor indoor air quality could be doing to your pets?...
Air pollution dramatically reduces intelligence
It is well documented that exposure to air pollution can damage the brain as well as affect our respiratory health. In recent years UNICEF gathered data to show how air pollution is affecting brain development in babies and young children....
World Health Organization Brings Air Pollution Into the Spotlight
According to the WHO, 9 out of 10 people worldwide live in areas where pollution levels are too high. In 2016 it was calculated that 7 million people worldwide die prematurely as a direct result of the low quality indoor...
Way up in the earth’s stratosphere, as far as 30 miles away, ultraviolet rays produced by the sun react with oxygen to produce what we refer to as the ozone layer. At this level the presence of ozone is crucial,...
Indoor Air Pollution Just as Dangerous as Outdoor Pollution
For the first time ever, a group of experts from the UK will be looking at the harmful effects of indoor air pollution on children and outlining what governments need to do to reduce risks. There have been numerous reports...
Diabetes Linked to ‘Safe’ Pollution Levels
Over the years there has been a huge amount of evidence linking air pollution to many diseases including heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, kidney disease and lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). More recent...
The Truth About Ozone Generators
If you are concerned about the air quality in your home, you may have considered buying an ozone generator. They work by producing ozone that reacts with organic material such as odors or smoke and reverts back to oxygen. However...
Air Quality Concerns in Hawaii
As the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii continues to erupt, air quality concerns in the region grow. Officially the most violent eruption in the US since 1980, the Kilauea Volcano continues to release gas and ash into the surrounding areas. Thankfully,...
Poor Indoor Air Quality May Cause Heart Attacks
Nearly half the world’s population relies on burning fuels for heating their homes, turning on the lights and cooking. In underdeveloped countries around the world, burning fuel in your home is, simply, a way of life. We are all familiar...