Air Quality Articles
Paint Fumes and Indoor Air Quality
When you paint your home, that fresh paint smell may seem harmless, but it’s actually a sign of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) being released into the air. VOCs are chemicals in paint that evaporate at room temperature, contributing to poor indoor air quality....
How the United States Deals with Dust
Dust storms are a dramatic yet increasingly relevant feature of the American landscape, shaped by both natural forces and human activity. Historically, the most infamous dust storms occurred during the 1930s Dust Bowl, a catastrophic event in the Great Plains that...
How Floral Arrangements Affect Air Quality
Flowers are a timeless gift, symbolizing love, celebration, and sympathy. However, for some individuals, these beautiful bouquets can introduce unexpected discomfort due to pollen-induced allergies. Understanding the relationship between floral arrangements and air...
Indoor Air Quality and Pet Safety: Protecting Pets from Hidden Dangers
Maintaining clean air indoors is essential, not only for people but for pets, who often have even greater sensitivity to household pollutants. Many common household items and activities can harm air quality, exposing pets to respiratory issues, eye irritation, and...
Cloud Seeding: A Real-World Example of Weather Control
Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique designed to enhance a cloud’s ability to produce precipitation. By introducing specific particles, such as silver iodide or dry ice, into clouds, cloud seeding stimulates the formation of ice crystals. These particles...
How Prevailing Winds Spread Air Pollution Across Borders
Air pollution is a global challenge, with pollutants like particulate matter and harmful gases carried far from their origins by prevailing winds. This phenomenon shows that pollution knows no boundaries. Emissions produced in one location can travel vast distances,...
When is the Last Time You Checked Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the "silent killer," and for good reason. This colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas can and has killed people if it goes undetected. Despite its imperceptibility, carbon monoxide plays a significant role in both indoor...
Urban Planning Strategies for Tackling Air Pollution
Urban planning plays a pivotal role in shaping the air quality of our cities. Civil engineers and urban planners must navigate a complex array of considerations to design environments that promote public health and comply with regulatory standards. In the United...
The Importance of Seasonally Cleaning Your AC Unit: A Complete Guide
Regular AC maintenance is essential for keeping a unit efficient and ensuring a healthy indoor air quality. Over time, AC units accumulate dust, debris, and moisture, which can impact their performance and even circulate allergens and mold indoors. This guide will...
Air Quality Headlines
Climate Change And Aerosol Pollution Made Drought Inevitable In The US Southwest: Study
The Hill | 10 July 2025 | A new study finds that climate change and air pollution have combined to reduce precipitation in the U.S. Southwest since 1980, making drought conditions inevitable regardless of El Niño or La Niña patterns.
The Hazy Truth: Tracking Wildfire Smoke’s Impact On Our Air
American Lung Association | 10 July 2025 | Wildfire smoke is worsening air quality across the U.S. by increasing fine particle and ozone pollution, raising health risks for millions and disproportionately impacting vulnerable groups, according to this year’s “State of...
Air Pollution Worse Near EV Chargers, Study Finds
POLITICO Pro | 10 July 2025 | A UCLA study found that power cabinets at EV fast-charging stations stir up fine particulate matter from nearby traffic, potentially exposing users to localized air pollution despite the stations’ clean energy purpose.
EU4Health Supports The Initiative To Monitor Pathogens And Pollutants In Wastewater
Open Access Government | 9 July 2025 | The EU has launched a major wastewater sentinel surveillance system using new contracts for sampling, pathogen analysis, and pollutant monitoring, aiming to strengthen early warning capabilities for public health and...
Spatial Downscaling Of Nitrogen Dioxide Data
NASA Science | 9 July 2025 | Researchers are enhancing coarse satellite NO₂ data using advanced modeling to produce fine-scale, daily estimates across Switzerland and South Korea, improving detection of pollution hotspots and enabling more precise health and emissions...
Systematic Review Of The Literature On Indoor Air Quality In Healthcare Units And Its Effects On Health
BMC Public Health - BioMed Central | 8 July 2025 | A systematic review of recent studies highlights growing global attention to indoor air quality in hospitals, with key research focusing on environmental parameters, health impacts, and infrastructure strategies to...
Advances In Volatile Organic Compounds Detection
Technology Networks | 8 July 2025 | Advancements in miniaturized gas chromatography, electronic noses, and wearable VOC detectors are making real-time, accessible air quality monitoring possible, offering complementary tools to traditional lab-based methods for both...
New Air Quality Stats Dispel Earlier Forecasts For Congestion Pricing Pollution
Streetsblog NYC | 7 July 2025 | Early data from New York City's congestion pricing program shows steady or improved PM2.5 levels across all boroughs, suggesting the toll is already contributing to cleaner air without worsening pollution in areas predicted to be...
Fine Particulate Matter Exposure Is Linked To Worse Myeloma Outcomes In A Diverse Urban Cohort
Nature | 7 July 2025 | A new study explores the link between outdoor air pollution and multiple myeloma, aiming to identify environmental, sociodemographic, and clinical factors that may contribute to increased disease risk in vulnerable populations.
Electric Vehicle Attributed Future Air Pollution Alleviation: A Case Study In Guangdong Province, China
ScienceDirect.com | 6 July 2025 | A data-driven study across six cities in Guangdong, China, shows that increased EV adoption, charging demand, and station availability significantly reduce NO₂ and PM2.5 levels, with smaller but measurable declines in SO₂ and CO,...
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