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Celebrating National Book Lovers Day with Austin Air
Every year on August 9th, bibliophiles celebrate National Book Lovers Day, a day dedicated to the joy of reading and the love of books. The origins of this special day are somewhat mysterious, but it’s widely believed to have been...
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...
Betting on Football? Count on Clean Air for the Win
Now that Christmas is in the rearview mirror and the New Year has taken hold, some folks are gearing up for the next highlight of winter: Superbowl LVIII. (Or “Superbowl 58” for anyone rusty on their Roman numerals.) The big...
Wildfires Have Reversed Twenty Years of Clean Air Progress
There are certain sights that are specific to California: the Pacific Coast Highway overlooking the ocean, the Hollywood sign hovering above the hills, and thousands of smog check stations across the state. Since 1984, California drivers have been required to...
A Review by the EPA Warns Against ESP and Ionizer Air Purifiers
A review by the EPA looked at the most common types of air filters and found that using a combination of Certified HEPA Material and carbon (like the Austin Air filters) is the most effective. But the review warned against...
Many people are starting to get back to normal life and put COVID-19 behind them. But for some, COVID-19 is still very much a part of everyday life. These people are sometimes referred to as ‘long haulers.’ They are still...
As 2021 draws to a close, it is clear that Covid-19 is still dominating the headlines, particularly now that the new Omicron variant is taking hold. But 2021 was not all about Covid-19. In this week’s blog, we look back...
Top reasons the EPA recommends HEPA technology
When it comes to selecting the right air purifier, the choices can be confusing. There are numerous technologies available, all claiming to either remove or destroy pollutants. But a review carried out by the EPA sets out to explain why...