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 …
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 …
Will my air purifier still work if I have a window open? New test data from Smart Air finds that air purifiers can still meaningfully reduce particulate pollution in a room with a window cracked. Here’s what to know: The Obvious: Air Purifiers Most Effective With Windows Closed No one …
Poor indoor air quality is a common in homes and offices around the world. Poor air quality can affect the health, mood and productivity of those indoors. Here are three different ways to improve indoor air quality, and the advantages of each. Indoor Air Quality Overview: Before we get to …
Bangkok saw some terrible air quality and high PM2.5 levels during the start of 2019, with news reports of schools closing and government limiting car usage. But just how bad is Bangkok’s air quality? I analyzed 2018’s PM2.5 data, provided by the Thailand Government monitor near the Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok, …
Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Although Delhi has seen a slight improvement in air quality in recent years, Delhi is still more than 18 times higher than the WHO recommended limit. Let’s dive into the best way for Delhiites to breathe clean air this …
DIY cloth masks to protect against viruses sounds like a crazy idea. Data shows masks work incredibly well, and they’re also really cheap. Surgical masks cost a few pennies, and they’re capable of filtering out 80% of particles down to 0.007 microns (14 times smaller than COVID-19). However, the COVID-19 …
Current Portland Air Quality (2021 Wildfire Live Readings) Portland air quality exceeded the WHO annual limits on nearly one-fifth of days from 2020 to 2021. Despite the low percentage, Portland’s air quality averaged over 40 times the WHO recommended limit of dangerous PM2.5 pollutants on its worse day in 2020. …
Current air regulations treat all PM2.5 air pollution as equally dangerous. But recent research suggests particulate matter in wildfire smoke is significantly more toxic than it is in typical outdoor ambient air pollution. Wildfire smoke may be far more dangerous than current air quality indexes indicate. Wildfire Smoke: Why PM2.5 …
The costs of replacement HEPA filters for air purifiers can quickly add up. A quick search on Amazon reveals some HEPA filters that cost hundreds of dollars. Should HEPA filters cost this much? Put simply: No! Read on to learn why HEPA filters shouldn’t be expensive, but why some companies …
