PM2.5 is a particulate air pollutant that poses a major health concern to humans. They are tiny pollutants measuring 2.5 microns and below. PM2.5 can enter deep into the lungs and the blood stream. Prolonged exposure to PM2.5 can cause health effects like respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Learn more about PM2.5, the best way to protect yourself from PM2.5 and other trends here.
After more than 16 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its air quality guidelines, including its recommended limits for one of the world’s biggest killers, PM2.5 air pollution. The WHO lowered their annual PM2.5 limit by half, from 10 micrograms to 5 micrograms. So are these new guidelines safe …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
PM2.5 air quality monitors used to cost thousands of dollars. But in recent years, there has been an explosion in lower-cost options such as the Qingping (QP) air quality monitors. So how reliable and accurate is a lower-cost air quality monitor at measuring PM2.5? Are the QP air quality monitors …
Smart Air founder and University of Chicago professor Thomas Talhelm shares the story of how Smart Air started and innovated the air purifier industry. The lecture is extremely informative about how you can breathe healthier and gives a unique perspective on the air purifier industry. How Smart Air Started: Tom …
Air pollution kills thousands of people every day. But due to pollution being a “silent” killer, most do not grasp how much pollution affects our health. In this article, we’ll debunk seven air pollution myths. Myth #1: Breathing polluted air makes you immune to it This is a common misconception …
Air purifier and pollution jargon can seem to be endless. AQI, CADR, PM2.5, PM10 VOC, ACH, AHAM, and more. What do all of these weird acronyms mean? In this article, we break down all of the most important acronyms you need to know about air pollution and air purifiers. Air …
