Invisible air pollutants harm indoor air quality, jeopardizing our health silently. This time, we focus on the three most common types of gaseous air pollutants: VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), Formaldehyde, NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide), and radon. Time to monitor your indoor air pollution! VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) Are you experiencing headaches …
Air pollution affects nearly every organ in our body, but did you know air pollution affects your mood too? Research shows direct correlations between air pollution and a bad mood. PM2.5 Air Pollution Worsens Mood Researchers at MIT studied how air pollution affects mood across 144 cities in China. Using …
The effects of air pollution on our health are well documented. But the effect air pollution has on sleep and making sleep apnea worse is not talked about enough. So what exactly is air pollution’s effect on sleep apnea? Can an air purifier be used as a CPAP alternative? Air …
NO2 is an important pollutant to track because exposure to high concentrations can lead to respiratory problems in humans. So did India’s nitrogen dioxide levels improve in 2021? How did COVID-19 lockdown affect NO2 levels in India? Why NO₂ is Dangerous NO₂ can transform into ground-level ozone, which poses a …
Recent news reports have proclaimed a dramatic reduction in China’s air pollution during the coronavirus lockdown, yet data shows Beijing has actually seen pollution levels rise during this period. The headlines are based on images from NASA, finding that air pollution dropped 10-30% compared to the same period in 2019. …
