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Summer Goals: Improving Air Quality in Schools with ESSER
Summer is here! As the summer break offers a respite from the bustling activities of the school year, it also presents a prime opportunity for parents and teachers to focus on a crucial but often overlooked aspect of education: air...
The Connection Between Heat Advisories and Air Quality
Thanks to a heat dome, people across the American Midwest and Northeast, plus parts of Canada, are currently experiencing record-breaking heat before summer has officially begun. An estimated 150 million people are expected to experience temperatures in the 90s this...
Ozone Generators and Other Air Quality Destroyers
In the quest for cleaner indoor air, many homeowners turn to air cleaners to rid their homes of pollutants and allergens. At Austin Air, we often explain that not all air cleaners are created equal. For example, the Environmental Protection...
Stroke Awareness: Air Quality Tied to Risk
May is here, bringing the vibrant blooms of spring and a vital reminder: it’s National Stroke Awareness Month in the United States (a.k.a. American Stroke Month). Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the US and a...
State of The Air 2024: Air Pollution Persists
Every breath we take shapes our health and well-being, and understanding the quality of the air we breathe is crucial in order to safeguard the health of all our systems: respiratory, circulatory, immune, etc. The American Lung Association (ALA) has...
Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Invisible Hazards
Starting in the twentieth century, plastic revolutionized numerous industries and aspects of daily life due to its versatility, durability, and affordability. Many experts refer to the current archeological period as the “Plastic Age” because of the widespread production, use, and...
Real Estate Debate: Buy An Older Home or Build a New One?
It’s on the horizon, that time of year when the real estate industry is booming with FOR SALE signs and open houses galore. Rental properties are also an especially hot commodity this time of year. Additionally, with winter weather gone...
The Total Solar Eclipse and Air Pollution
On Monday, April 8, a celestial ballet will bring together the sun, the moon, and the Earth in a mesmerizing display a.k.a. a total solar eclipse. What’s extra exciting about this particular eclipse is that it’ll happen over large areas...
Investing in Workplace Air Quality is a Smart Business Move
In today’s fast-paced corporate landscape, every decision has a potential impact on profitability. The data has shown – it’s essential to recognize the correlation between employee health, productivity, and the quality of the air they breathe. The concept of air...