Air pollution is a growing global issue, that is detrimental to human health and the environment. Major sources of air pollution include manufacturing, power and transport. Some of the major health effects of air pollution are lung and heart diseases. Read more on what air pollution is, global air pollution trends and more here.
Air pollution in Indonesia has severely worsened in recent years. From 2013 to 2016 alone, Indonesia’s air pollution doubled. In 2010, Jakarta averaged over 4 times (40 micrograms) the WHO recommended healthy limit of PM.5 air pollution. With pollution levels worsening to dangerous levels, many may wonder where Indonesia and …
The QT3 is the latest addition to the Smart Air HEPA air purifier family, known for its small, compact, and lightweight design. This makes it an excellent choice as both a portable and desktop air purifier, ensuring clean air right at your desk or wherever you go. But it’s not …
High CO2 levels negatively affect wellbeing and productivity and strongly correlate with disease spread. Thus, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, measuring indoor CO2 levels is useful. Popular CO2 monitors include the IQAir AirVisual Pro and Kaiterra Laser Egg + CO2. But how accurate are these CO2 monitors? Smart Air conducted …
Although carbon dioxide (CO2) is a byproduct of many natural processes, high levels of CO2 can cause a variety of health effects on humans. This article explains at what levels CO2 becomes dangerous and the negative health effects of these high CO2 levels. Also, how do CO2 levels become high …
For many years, Xiaomi air purifiers have been one of the better-value air purifiers in many markets around the world. Unfortunately, Smart Air’s 2023 review of the new Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 found the Mi 4 comes with potentially dangerous technology. Xiaomi Mi 4 Air Purifier: What’s New? The …
What combination of air filters do I need to protect myself against all kinds of air pollution – absolutely everything? This will sound like a grand claim, but you only need two filters. This post explains why and shows the data. What the Big Purifier Companies Say about Filters Big …
Invisible air pollutants harm indoor air quality, jeopardizing our health silently. This time, we focus on the three most common types of gaseous air pollutants: VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), Formaldehyde, NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide), and radon. Time to monitor your indoor air pollution! VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) Are you experiencing headaches …
The health risks of air pollution are widely explored and publicized, but the relationship between cooking and indoor air quality is only just starting to gain momentum. Our Kitchens are like Mini Laboratories How we cook can generate a crazy level of pollutants. These pollutants can have a harmful effect …
Worried about radon gas in your home? Radon gas is both odorless and difficult to detect using our senses. The most reliable way to determine its presence is by conducting radon testing using DIY test kits or radon monitors. Let’s discuss various radon testing methods in detail! Before Testing Radon …
A wild study found that air supposedly “purified” with ionizers was actually worse than raw diesel exhaust. Believe it or not, the researchers found participants to inhale diesel exhaust in a laboratory. Study: Ionized Air Worse Than Raw Diesel Fuel Researchers from the University of British Columbia had participants sit …
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