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Homeschooling? Keep an eye on air quality in your home classroom
Until recently, homeschooling rates in the US remained steady. But the arrival of Covid-19 meant families across the country had to adapt to a new world, where learning from home became the norm. Homeschool numbers doubled in 2020 According to...
High level of chemicals found in kindergarten classrooms
The arrival of Covid-19 has shone a light on air quality in schools, offices and other indoor public spaces but it’s not just Covid-19 we need to focus on. There are a number of other contaminants floating around that also...
How to keep the air in your home clean during fire season
Over recent years we’ve seen a major increase in the number of wildfires in western states. Fires are burning bigger, faster and hotter than ever before. And although residents are doing all they can to stay safe, is this enough?...
A small increase in air pollution linked to serious mental illness
There have been a number of studies over the years that have explored the link between bad air quality and our mental health. However, findings from a recent study in the UK are particularly alarming. Scientists from Kings College, London,...
Still working from home? Keep an eye on your air quality!
Recent analysis from Airthings, a manufacturer of air quality monitors, found that as the world went into lockdown, the quality of air in our homes took a turn for the worse. VOC levels (Volatile Organic Compounds) were measured in homes...
Some air purifiers could do more harm than good
As thousands of students head back to class this week, indoor air quality is a top concern. But for many schools, the new term is not going to plan. Over the last few months, some schools have spent millions of...
New study finds air pollution linked to poor reading and math
As the new school year starts, the latest findings from scientists at Columbia University are of particular relevance. The team have been looking at how prenatal exposure to air pollution can have a damaging effect on a child’s ability to...
Increase in Covid-19 cases and a difficult wildfire season, makes for a perfect storm
From the very start of the pandemic, scientists the world over have linked air pollution to an increased risk of Covid-19. Even a small increase in pollution levels can increase the risk of Covid-19 Last year, a team from Harvard...
Covid-19 can linger in your home for months after infection
We have known for some time that the main method of transmission for Covid-19 is airborne. Tiny particles of the virus are released into the surrounding environment when an infected person coughs, sneezes and talks. But have you ever stopped...