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Revealing the Invisible: Rafael and the "World's Worst Air"

For the first time, air quality in Port Harcourt, Nigeria is being tracked using IQAir air quality data. Learn about this breakthrough technology here. Read More >

What you should know about formaldehyde before moving into a new house

Formaldehyde can be a huge air quality issue in a new home. Learn how to protect yourself from this common indoor chemical in your brand-new home. Read More >

Do plants really help Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)? Weeding out fact from fiction

Many articles rave about using plants to clean indoor air. If they can turn carbon dioxide into oxygen, they can turn pollutants into clean indoor air, right? The answer is more complicated than you might think. Read More >

How to create a community organization

Community organizing is about residents coming together to solve community problems. Learn how to create one. Read More >

What is environmental justice?

To understand environmental justice, it helps to first look at environmental injustice. Environmental injustice (or environmental inequality) is the unequal distribution of the negative environmental consequences burdened on certain demographics. Read More >

How to use air quality monitoring to optimize your exercise routine

Air quality monitoring and forecasting can help you optimize when and where you’ll get the most outdoor exercise benefits. Learn more. Read More >

Is your air at home too dry?

The amount of moisture in the air changes with the temperature. This is known as relative humidity. Your home’s relative humidity should normally hover around 40%. Read More >

Home from the hospital: Tips for the immunocompromised patient

A hospital discharge is usually met with a sigh of relief. However, returning home requires careful planning. A person’s immune system is often compromised when they are in recovery. For the immunocompromised patient, the home can be more dangerous than e Read More >

Air pollution could be the primary cause of premature skin aging

Studies have warned about the negative effects of ultraviolet ray (UVR) exposure to our skin for decades. Skin-protection advocates now have a new focal point – air pollution. Research is revealing how damaging air pollution is for the skin. New studies Read More >

Decades later, airborne asbestos remains a public health hazard - here’s who's affected the most

Asbestos, once considered an innovative material in home building and industry, has since become feared for its toxicity. Learn who is at risk. Read More >

The alarming truth about air pollution and pregnancy

You’re taking prenatal vitamins, following a healthy diet, and paying regular visits to your OB/GYN. Equally important is the air you breathe. Here’s what you need to know about air pollution and pregnancy. Read More >

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