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09/06/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
9 Common allergy triggers hidden in your home and how to avoid them
Dealing with allergies can be quite uncomfortable, especially if you seem to get them year-round. If that is the case, then the culprits may be right inside your home. Many of them aren’t even visible to the naked eye. If you’re not aware of the allergy triggers lurking in your home, they could negatively affect your quality […]
09/06/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Forever chemicals are also present in the air – study
New studies show that toxic forever chemicals are present in the air we breathe. New research developed a way to measure the presence of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in indoor air and found these substances in several locations, such as kindergarten classrooms, offices, laboratories, and even in the home. Food and water are […]
07/22/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Research reveals alarming impact of air pollution and fine particulate matter (PM) on mental health
Air pollution can negatively impact mental health and increase people’s risk of various psychiatric disorders, such as depression and anxiety. This is the conclusion of many studies that examined how exposure to particulate matter (PM) affects mental health. Also known as particulates, particulate matter is a mixture of fine solid and liquid particles suspended in the air, such as dust, […]
05/31/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Switching to electric trucks and buses could save 57,000 lives by 2050, new report claims
Switching to electric trucks and buses could prevent up to 57,000 premature deaths and slash over 450 million tons of nitrogen oxide emissions by 2050. Those are the findings of a recent report by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), a global nonprofit environmental advocacy organization based in New York. The report, titled “Clean Trucks, Clean Air, […]
05/20/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Report: 4 in 10 Americans breathe polluted air
Millions of people across the globe stayed indoors for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many experts believed that the lack of vehicular traffic meant that air quality would significantly improve. As it turns out, more than 100 million Americans are still breathing in heavily polluted air. In fact, according to a recent report by the […]
05/10/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
REPORT: Amazon’s warehouse boom creates health hazards in Southern California communities
Amazon, the world’s biggest online retailer, expanded its warehouses in Southern California last year due to the demand for online shopping amid the coronavirus pandemic. But a new report raised concerns regarding the impact of pollution from those warehouses on low-income communities of color in the region. The report, prepared by nonprofit group People’s Collective for Environmental […]
03/05/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Keeping it green: 9 Air-purifying houseplants for your living room
If you like to keep it green, there’s no better way of purifying the air in your living room than through houseplants. Houseplants can improve air quality and make your living space healthier. Research from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shows that houseplants can absorb volatile organic compounds like formaldehyde and benzene. These chemicals are toxic and may even […]
02/12/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
TOXIC products: Humans are the greatest pollutants of office air, reveals surprising study
Researchers from Purdue University found that humans are the most significant pollutants of indoor air. In a study presented at the American Association for Aerosol Research Conference in Oregon, the researchers revealed that humans are the dominant sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in an office environment. VOCs are a large group of chemicals that strongly influence the […]
02/08/2021
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By Cassie B.
COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 caused temporary global warming, study shows
When much of the world was plunged into lockdown last year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, there was a lot of speculation that the lack of activity would benefit the environment. However, a new study shows that these changes to our lifestyles actually slightly warmed the planet for several months in 2020 in […]
02/04/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers evaluate the efficiency of natural plant products for disinfecting surfaces
In this study, researchers from India evaluated the efficiency of traditional fumigation practice using natural plant products to disinfect the air and surfaces. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Environmental disinfection is an excellent method for reducing nosocomial or healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). HCAIs are major […]
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