A study was recently released that nearly three billion people are at risk for ill health and early death due to breathing polluted air in their homes caused by fires that are used for cooking and heating. Around forty percent
School age kids have a lot of energy and the mayhem returns to the classroom with them. But the noise level is not the only thing that returns to school, so do the germs they have and viruses they carry.
Basements and bathrooms are not the only places where musty smells can develop. Boats are also likely to develop stale air, particularly in the hull and cabin areas. Molds, mildew and bacteria develop in the dark, enclosed areas. The presence
Fireworks create loud noise and flashes of colorful light the fill the sky. But that’s not all. Fireworks also create soot, ash, smoke, and metals. These not only cause detriment to your environment but also your health. These health problems
During the summer, kids are either at home, at camp, visiting relatives, or visiting friends. The free time they have during the summer allows them to experience things they don’t always get to during the school year. There are some
If you reside in a city, you may have noticed that when the temperatures start to rise the quality of the air you breathe declines and severe air quality alerts pop up overnight. The formation of ozone increases during sunny
Pets become family: they’re forgiving, around when you need them, is not judgmental, and love you unconditionally. In the United States, there are around 100 million pets! But for some, loving pets can cause allergic reactions and you have to
If you have seasonal allergies then you are fully aware that allergy season is upon us. With everything coming back to life, those that suffer from pollen allergies know how invasive and frustrating symptoms can become. Common symptoms are watery
The American Lung Association (ALA) released the 2014 rankings for the cities with the highest and lowest amount of air pollution. The ALA divides the tested pollution into three categories: ozone, year round particle pollution and short-term particle pollution. The
Asthma Awareness Month and the importance of maintaining excellent air quality for asthma sufferers. May is Asthma Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about asthma and its impact on millions of Americans. Asthma can affect anyone, regardless of age
