Breathing Clean Air, Remembering Better: A Cross-Regional Study Of Air Quality And Episodic Memory In European Older Adults

by Air Quality News | May 2, 2025 | Headlines

IIASA PURE | 2 May 2025 | A new study using European health and environmental data finds that exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 significantly impairs cognitive performance in older adults, with effects varying by education level and gender. The research underscores the...

Role Of Advanced Filter Media Technologies In Optimizing Indoor Air Quality And Energy Performance In Office Buildings

by Air Quality News | May 2, 2025 | Headlines

USGBC | 2 May 2025 | A new white paper by GBCI India and Hollingsworth & Vose highlights how advanced filter media can maintain high indoor air quality in polluted regions without significantly increasing HVAC energy use. The research emphasizes the importance of...

Camfil USA Air Filters Announces Comprehensive “Air Quality Week” Educational Initiative

by Air Quality News | May 2, 2025 | Headlines

GlobeNewswire | 2 May 2025 | Camfil USA has announced “Air Quality Week,” a five-day educational campaign running May 5–9 to raise awareness about the health and environmental impacts of air pollution. With daily themes ranging from wildfire smoke to...

Air Quality Monitoring In Schools: Evaluating The Effects Of Ventilation Improvements On Cognitive Performance And Childhood Asthma

by Air Quality News | May 2, 2025 | Headlines

Cureus | 2 May 2025 | Improving indoor air quality in schools through enhanced ventilation and monitoring can significantly reduce asthma-related absences and improve cognitive performance among students. Research highlights the effectiveness of strategies like HEPA...

Chemical Odors In Southwest Detroit Trigger April Air Quality Complaints

by Air Quality News | May 2, 2025 | Headlines

BridgeDetroit | 2 May 2025 | Residents in Southwest Detroit reported hazardous odors near Marathon Petroleum, with air monitors detecting elevated sulfur levels despite no confirmed violations or releases from the refinery. The incident underscores the region’s...

As President Trump Marks 100 Days In Office, Almost Half Of Americans Are Exposed To Harmful Air Pollution

by Air Quality News | May 2, 2025 | Headlines

Forbes | 2 May 2025 | The American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report finds that nearly half of Americans are now exposed to harmful air pollution, driven by increasing ozone levels and fine particulate matter linked to climate change....