#indoor-air-quality

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Natural Health News
1 week ago
Alternative medicine

How frying pans could be harming your health from everyday cooking

Cooking releases brown carbon aerosols that impact indoor air quality and health. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
Coronavirus

A Fight About Viruses in the Air Is Finally Over. Now It's Time for Healthy Venting

Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 can spread through the air, leading to a potential shift in research and indoor air cleaning practices. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Why We're Still Breathing Dirty Indoor Air

Improving air quality indoors is crucial for public health, not just for fighting infectious diseases but also for preventing long-term damage to the heart, lungs, and brain.
The next pandemic is likely to be driven by another airborne virus, emphasizing the need for proper ventilation and air quality in indoor spaces.
There is a lack of regulations for overall indoor air quality, highlighting the need for political will to compel change and prioritize clean air indoors. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Gas Stove Pollution Risk Is Greatest in Smaller Homes, Study Finds

Gas stoves in homes can expose Americans to harmful levels of nitrogen dioxide, impacting respiratory health. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago
Web design

Sleek self-driving air purifier robot can go where it's needed the most - Yanko Design

The concept of integrating air purifiers with navigation technology can lead to more effective and efficient air purification in homes. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Design

This Natural Air Purifier uses Algae to remove harmful chemicals from the air we breathe - Yanko Design

Algae play a significant role in producing breathable air by converting carbon dioxide and pollutants into clean oxygen.
The AIReactor by EcoLogicStudio harnesses algae's air-purifying abilities, creating a sustainable solution for indoor air quality. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Design

Aesthetic air purifier concept also doubles as a stylish plant pot - Yanko Design

Air purifiers are traditionally designed and often look out of place in modern homes, sparking a demand for more aesthetically pleasing options.
FloraPur combines air purification with botanical elegance, offering a visually appealing and functional solution for indoor air quality. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Public health

Air cleaning systems will not stop people getting ill, study finds

Expensive air treatment technologies are not effective in real world settings in preventing the spread of infections.
Pooled statistics from 32 studies found no net benefits of air treatment technologies for symptom severity or presence of infection.
Air purifiers and ultraviolet light were previously used in trials to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 in schools. [ more ]
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