Pollen Allergy Season: Why It’s Changing and How to Protect Your Air
Pollen is an air-quality issue as much as it is a clinical one, and the same forces reshaping weather are shifting when, where, and how much pollen is in the air. We wrote this guide to explain what pollen is, how it affects health, why seasons are changing, and practical ways to reduce exposure.
Radon at Home: Why Testing Matters and How to Fix High Levels
Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause overall in the U.S., with the National Center Institute attributing 15,000 to 22,000 deaths per year to the long-term health impacts of indoor radon exposure
How to Prevent Mold in the First 48 Hours After Flood
Research across homes, schools, and workplaces shows consistent associations between damp, moldy indoor environments and increased respiratory symptoms, including wheezing, coughing, and asthma exacerbation. These effects don’t require exotic “black mold”; moisture and visible or hidden growth are the signal to act, regardless of species
Bones Breathe Too: Why Indoor Air Quality Matters for Osteoporosis
Bones need more than calcium to stay strong. New research shows that indoor air pollution—from cooking, gas stoves, wildfire smoke, and even traffic exhaust that seeps indoors—can accelerate bone loss and worsen osteoporosis. The molecules in polluted air spark inflammation, disrupt blood flow, and even leach heavy metals from bone tissue. Cleaner indoor air may be a hidden ally in protecting bone health as we age.
Microplastics in the Brain: Is COVID-19 Making It Worse?
In just eight years, plastic particles in human brains have surged by 50 %, and COVID-19’s assault on the blood-brain barrier may be helping them slip inside.
Using the Airwareness App for Accessibility in Classrooms and Beyond
In today’s classrooms, improving air quality isn’t just about comfort—it’s about creating truly inclusive spaces where every student and staff member can breathe easier and learn without fear. In our latest blog, discover how our new Airwareness Support App– a free browser-based tool that visualizes COVID-19 transmission risks in real time– can be used to help educators, parents, and administrators pinpoint the best strategies for enhanced airflow.
Introducing the Airwareness Support App
Introducing the Airwareness Support App—a free, browser-based tool that simulates indoor air quality scenarios and helps you assess and reduce airborne infection risks. Customize room size, ventilation, occupancy, and pathogens to make smarter, healthier indoor decisions.
A Fun Guide to Fresh Indoor Air This Thanksgiving
Preserve your respiratory health this Thanksgiving with our guide to keeping your indoor air fresh during the feast. We’ll explore how the holiday’s cooking frenzy and the influx of family can impact air quality, introducing pollutants like particulate matter, VOCs, airborne pathogens, and elevated CO2 levels.
The Smoky Secrets of Your Favorite Candles
Uncover the hidden impacts of our favorite candles on indoor air quality and health. Together we explore various types of candles—paraffin, beeswax, soy, and more—highlighting how their ingredients and emissions differ. The post discusses pollutants like soot and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released during burning, which can pose health risks, especially to sensitive groups.
Clearing the Air: Engaging Officials for Better Indoor Air Quality on World Ventil8 Day
In honor of World Ventil8 Day, we are excited to join the global conversation on the importance of IAQ, and the role that effective ventilation plays in maintaining healthy indoor environments. This global initiative is not just a day of awareness, but also a call to action for individuals, communities, and especially policy makers who have the power to enact meaningful change.