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March 3, 2023

How to Detox from Chemical Exposure Series, Part 1: Stop Further Exposure

Regardless of where you live, chances are you’ve been exposed to an influx of airborne chemicals lately. Whether it’s from a train derailment, a factory explosion, an oil refinery fire, or some other disaster, the air is more toxic than...

March 3, 2023

HEPA and Activated Carbon

A review by the EPA looked at the most common types of air filters and found that using a combination of Certified HEPA Material and activated carbon (like the Austin Air filters) is the most effective. What’s even better, Austin...

February 27, 2023

A Review by the EPA Warns Against PCO and Plasma Air Purifiers

A review by the EPA looked at the most common types of air filters and found that using a combination of Certified HEPA Material and carbon (like the Austin Air filters) is the most effective. But the review warned against...

February 27, 2023

The Dangers of UV and UVGI

February 24, 2023

Choosing An Air Purifier In A Chemical Disaster

Over recent weeks, the country has been ravaged by chemical incidents and disasters. Whether it’s train derailments, factory explosions or emissions, safety from chemicals should be at the forefront of the national conversation. As these events unfold, it’s more important...

October 28, 2022

Breast Cancer and Air Pollution — Is There a Link?

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is coming to a close. And while it’s stressful to think about breast cancer, it’s important to be aware that one in eight women will be diagnosed with it in her lifetime. Even men can get...

June 22, 2022

The Effects of Nearby Farming on Indoor Air Quality

We often think that air quality in rural areas is far better than in cities. With fewer vehicles on the road and all that open space, it makes sense that the air is cleaner, right? Wrong. Sources Of Pollution in...

June 8, 2022

Pittsburgh Gets an 'F' For Air Pollution

According to the American Lung Association, the Pittsburgh region has some of the worst air pollution levels in the country. Despite some improvements in recent years, cars, local power plants, and heavy industry, such as the US Steel’s Clairton Coke...

May 11, 2022

What Makes a Sunset?

Have you ever wondered what makes a sunset? Why does the sky light up with red, orange, and yellow at the end of the day? It’s all down to light, how far it has to travel, and how it interacts...