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.
Since mask fit-test machines cost $10,000, many people need a simpler, practical way to check that their mask is sealing properly on their face. This simple four-step “poor man’s fit test” will help people check the fit of their mask and find leaks. I was fortunate enough to visit 3M’s …
Here’s a question I often get asked about air purifiers: “I don’t want to hear the fan while I sleep, so can I run my air purifier for an hour and then turn it off before I sleep at night? Or should I sleep with my air purifier on at …
Bangladesh’s air pollution levels reached an average of 86 micrograms in 2019. That means Dhaka, Bangladesh’s pollution levels are almost 9 times the WHO safe limit. With such high pollution levels, many may wonder where Dhaka and Bangladesh’s pollution actually comes from. Learn more: Overview of Bangladesh & Dhaka Air …
When I was coughing through Beijing’s airpocalypse and thinking about buying an air purifier, I wanted to know something first–do air purifiers really remove PM2.5? I wondered because I saw lots of air purifier tests on pollen, but pollen is generally 10 microns or larger, whereas I was really concerned …
Ever wondered which cities in India have the best air quality and AQI? The city with the best AQI and cleanest air might not be where you think. I analyzed the data from the World Health Organization’s database of annual particulate pollution (PM2.5) averages for 122 cities. Here’s what I found. …
Many air purifiers on the market include built-in air quality monitors to help users get a picture of their air quality. Unfortunately, there are a variety of issues with these built-in sensors, which is why we recommend using a stand-alone, portable air quality monitor. Apart from these issues, adding these …
AQI (air quality index) is a number that helps represent how bad air pollution is. However, it can get confusing as not all countries use the same AQI standard. In this article, we cover the differences between the US, China, and India AQI standards. AQI Standards: US vs. China vs. …
Millions of people live with chronic illnesses, including asthma, cancer, auto-immune conditions, and long-COVID, and they all face an invisible threat: poor indoor air quality. Plum Stone, founder of The Safer Air Project, is on a mission to change that. Discover how Plum’s new charity fights for safer air in all buildings, protecting everyone’s health. Tune in to learn how we can all breathe easier, together.
Will my air purifier still work with a window open? Recent test data from Smart Air, air purifiers can still significantly reduce PM2.5 in a room even when a window is slightly cracked. Here’s what you should know: The Obvious: Air Purifiers Most Effective With Windows Closed No one doubts …
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