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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...
2021 is shaping up to be a bad year for wildfires
This year’s wildfire season is already shaping up to be one of the worst on record. At the time of writing, there are around 83 fires burning across the US and 3.5 million people living under red flag warnings. For...
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...
The best air purifier for wildfires
As many parts of the country experience record temperatures, this year’s wildfire season is already set to overtake previous years. Climate change, an increase in the number of houses in high-risk areas and of course, Covid-19, have all contributed to...
The best air purifier for a good night’s sleep
Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Center for Disease Control, as many as 1 in 3 Americans are not getting the sleep they need. Sleep experts recommend adults have...
As the vaccination program gathers momentum, many of the country’s largest organizations have confirmed that by September, most of their workforce will be back in person for at least some of the time. The majority of companies are doing all...
The far-reaching effects of dirty air
It seems the more we learn about air pollution, the more we realize it affects every aspect of our health. This week, we take a look at some of the most up to date findings, that illustrate just how damaging...
Smoke, wildfires and masks. What you need to know
We’re all well aware of the dangers of smoking and being exposed to second-hand smoke. As responsible parents, we wouldn’t dream of exposing our children to tobacco smoke. But do we recoil in horror at the thought of our children...