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.
The WHO’s guideline limit for PM2.5 is 5 micrograms. But research shows reducing PM2.5 levels under 5 micrograms has significant health benefits and reduces mortality. What is the safe limit of PM2.5? Is the WHO PM2.5 Guideline of 5 Micrograms Safe? The WHO PM2.5 guideline is not intended to represent …
How was air pollution in China’s major cities in 2022? Fortunately, air pollution in most cities improved in 2022 over 2021, but a few cities lagged behind. Let’s take a closer look at how air quality fared in China’s major cities. A Quick Glance Air pollution in 16 major Chinese …
Although radon starts as a gas, it can eventually decay into radioactive radon particles. So how big are these radon particles? It turns out, the size of radon particles can vary depending on what else is in your air. Radon Particles: Two Sizes Size #1: Radon Attached to Aerosol Particles …
Radon gas is a radioactive substance that can enter homes through soil and other sources. While HEPA filters are widely recognized as the most effective air filtration method for particles, how well do they filter out radon gas? In this article, we’ll explore what radon is and whether HEPA filters …
Looking to improve student test scores? Multiple studies show improving air quality and lowering indoor air pollution levels can have a significant impact on test scores and student cognitive ability. In the past, we discussed air pollution reduces productivity on the job. Studies show this also extends to students in …
Blueair air purifiers such as the Blueair Blue Pure 211 and 411 models are some of the most popular air purifiers on the market. Yet there is confusion about whether Blueair air purifiers use ionizers and produce ozone. In some sections of their website, Blueair avoids answering the question directly, …
Although Delhi air pollution is already extremely dangerous in the summer months, Delhi air quality levels worse in the winter months. In particular, November is the month when air quality usually starts deteriorating due to factors like crop burning, Diwali, and a drop in temperature. Many use air purifiers at …
Each year, PM2.5 causes millions of people to die from heart disease. Because PM2.5 particles are so small, they enter our bloodstream and organs, including our hearts. A recent study in Mexico now gives us concrete evidence of air pollution particles in our hearts. What Researchers Found Researchers examined the …
Air purifiers in classrooms are more and more common due to the pandemic to reduce virus spread. Unfortunately, most classrooms do not get the full benefit of air purifiers because most of the time teachers end up turning them off or down! Why Are Teachers Turning Air Purifiers Off? In …
The Smart Air team is all about open data – not only do we run independent tests, but we also run real-life tests! Recently, a UK customer shared her experience of purchasing a QT3 portable air purifier for her clinically vulnerable son to use at his school. The response was staggering – …
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