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Stay safe during the lock down
Over the next few weeks, we will all be spending much more time at home. Some of us will be working from home, some of us will be homeschooling and some of us will just be watching lots more TV....
The dangers of indoor pollutants for our children
Extensive research from the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the Royal College of Physicians in the UK, finds poor indoor air quality is having a huge impact on children’s health. Everyday items are to blame They...
Health benefits of clean air are immediate
When pollutants are removed from the air, our health improves right away. That’s the latest from a team of scientists at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Cutting pollution makes a difference The team looked at various scenarios where pollution...
Long lasting effects of wildfire smoke
In recent years we have seen record numbers of wildfires all across the country. Thousands of people have lost their homes and there have been hundreds of deaths. But what happens afterwards? When the fires have been put out and...
Tomorrow is World COPD Day. A day to raise awareness on COPD and help others learn to live with the disease. COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the name given to a group of diseases that affects lung function...
Poor indoor air quality? Your HVAC system could be to blame
It’s probably up there as one of the more boring chores we have to consider. But having your Heating Ventilation and Cooling System cleaned is important, particularly for people with allergies and respiratory issues. And, if you can see mold...
Is the classroom making your child sick?
As the new school year gets underway, now seems like a good time to talk about the importance of clean air in the classroom. How does it affect a child’s performance? Their attendance records? And their overall school experience? Children...
Allergies, a Few Things to Watch Out for This Fall
When we think of allergy season, we tend to think of spring and early summer. That’s the time when most grasses and flowers pollinate, causing havoc for people with allergies. But fall allergies can be just as bad, particularly for...
Protect yourself from air pollution this summer
Until recently, great strides had been made to clean up the air in our cities. The 1970 Clean Air Act was key to improving air quality and reducing pollutants. However, according to the EPA, over the last few years, the...