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The holidays are a special time — filled with warmth, food, laughter, and gathering with the people who matter most. As we come together in homes filled with cooking and celebration, the air we breathe becomes an important (and often...

In an unprecedented move to safeguard public health and improve human performance, the United Nations has announced the formation of the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air, a landmark initiative bringing together nearly 170 global leaders from more than 30...

There are some 29 million fireplaces in use today, and indoor wood burning can come with risks. We'll discuss the risks along with solutions and proactive approaches to reducing indoor air contaminants related to indoor heating units.

As winter carries on, most of us in colder climates try to avoid the bad weather at all costs, which means spending most of our time indoors. And to ensure we stay as warm as possible, we work to keep our homes well insulated and free from drafts and leaky windows. In recent years, as it’s become a very popular form of home improvement to keep heating bills down but as it turns out, this may not be so good for our respiratory health.

When we think of air pollution, we often envision dirty vehicle emissions poisoning the air we breathe or power plants and the bellowing of toxic fumes out of their towering smokestacks. Sure, outdoor air pollution causes serious health risks to our society, but if you believe outdoor air pollution is the biggest air quality risk to human health, we need to have a talk about the air inside your home, office, gym, and other indoor spaces.