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.
Earlier this year, wildfires tore through Southern California, leaving behind a heartbreaking trail of destruction. Tens of thousands of acres burned. Families lost their homes. Schools were displaced. And the air, thick with smoke and toxic particles, became dangerous to breathe. PM2.5 levels soared far beyond what’s considered safe, especially …
Ozone generator machines are popular tools to remove odors, pollutants, and viruses. But what does the science say about the effectiveness of ozone machines? The biggest downside of using an ozone generator is that ozone is harmful to humans! But hey, maybe ozone could be useful in an empty room? Scientists …
This global snapshot provides an overview of air quality standards in India, the United States, China, Europe, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and South Africa, emphasizing the standards for particulate matter, including PM2.5 and PM10. High levels of both PM2.5 and PM10 in the air …
I have good news and bad news. The good news is scientific tests have found that activated carbon filters reduce odors. The bad news is they only remove the smells from the air—not from the source. Carbon Filter Removes Odors; HEPA Filter Doesn’t Two common types of filters you’ll find in …
How does a $550 Dyson TP04 air purifier compare to the Sqair, which costs less than a third of its price? We put both air purifiers to the test to compare their effectiveness in reducing PM2.5 in the Smart Air India office in Delhi. The Head-to-Head Test To compare the …
Air purifiers are available in various sizes, making it challenging to determine the most suitable one for your needs. This article breaks down the three essential steps to identify the appropriate size of an air purifier and how a metric called CADR can help with this. Step 1: Measure the …
Air pollution is everywhere, but for millions of children in East Asia and the Pacific, it’s more than just an inconvenience, it’s a life-threatening crisis. Every single day, more than 100 children under five lose their lives because of toxic air. That’s one child every 14 minutes. Why is this happening? …
Recently I discovered thousands of people ask Google “What do air purifiers do?” and “How do air purifiers work?” each month. Ten years ago, Smart Air’s founder and University of Chicago Professor Thomas Talhelm had these questions too. In fact, these questions ultimately led Thomas to create Smart Air and …
Dust is everywhere. No matter how much you clean, it always finds a way to land on your furniture, floors, and shelves. While it may seem like just an annoying layer of dirt, dust can be much more than that. It can contain allergens, pollutants, and even toxic particles that …
Multiple types of air filters and technologies exist to clean and filter the air we breathe. But what type of filter should you use to filter viruses and pollen? Or how about nasty smells and other gases like NOx or SOx? This article shows you what you need to know. …
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