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Parental stress adds to pollution’s toxic effects

According to a USC study, parental stress, in combination with exposure to traffic-related pollution, is a toxic cocktail that boosts the likelihood of children developing asthma. Learn more. Read More >

Arizona mercury puddle raises IAQ concerns

A recent act of apparent vandalism at a vacant home in El Mirage, Ariz., drew attention to the very real dangers of mercury pollution. Read More >

Study: Dust mites problem for many with asthma

Asthma sufferers are much more vulnerable to dust mite allergens – and can suffer much more severe consequences as a result. Learn why and what you can do about it. Read More >

Introduction to air purifiers and VOCs, Part 1

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are indoor gases emitted from solids or liquids. They are of concern to air quality specialists because many of them have serious short- and long-term adverse health effects. Learn more. Read More >

Asbestos case is air-quality reminder

A Mississippi man was awarded $322 million last week in what his lawyers claim is the largest asbestos settlement ever for a single plaintiff. The case brings asbestos back into the indoor air quality spotlight. Read More >

Jet exhaust and sunlight mix to form high levels of pollution

Jet engine exhaust, through a chemical reaction catalyzed by sunlight, is transformed into ultrafine particle pollution at a rate much higher than previously thought, according to a new study. Read More >

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