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September 5, 2025

Austin Air Builds for Permanence, Not Planned Obsolescence

The term “planned obsolescence” might not come up in everyday conversation, but most of us know the frustration it describes. It’s the moment when your washing machine breaks just after the warranty expires, or when your phone slows to a...

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July 18, 2025

New Research: Cleaner Air Leads to Better Gut Health

We’ve long known that the air we breathe can shape our respiratory health—but new research is showing that indoor air pollution may also impact something deep inside our bodies: our gut microbiome and virome. That’s right. A recent randomized controlled...

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June 13, 2025

Air Pollution Meets True Crime with THREE Serial Killers

In Caroline Fraser’s new book Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers (Penguin Press), a chilling but overlooked factor emerges from the shadows of true crime history: environmental toxins. 1 Fraser reveals that three of history’s most...

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April 11, 2025

Air Pollution Exposure in Childhood Impacts Brain Function

New research from the Netherlands provides compelling evidence that early exposure to air pollution can disrupt brain development, with potential consequences for emotional and cognitive functioning throughout adolescence. This is the latest evidence that air pollution isn’t just a respiratory...

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December 27, 2024

Reflecting on a Fantastic Year at Austin Air

As we close out the year, it’s the perfect time to take a moment to reflect on the incredible milestones and achievements we’ve celebrated here at Austin Air. 2024 has been a year filled with growth, innovation, and partnerships, and...

December 19, 2024

The Top 10 Blog Posts of 2024: Insights from Austin Air

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back on the most impactful and thought-provoking blog posts we’ve shared throughout the year. From invisible hazards to groundbreaking research, these articles reflect our commitment to enhancing air quality and health. You’ll...

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June 21, 2024

Summer Goals: Improving Air Quality in Schools with ESSER

Summer is here! As the summer break offers a respite from the bustling activities of the school year, it also presents a prime opportunity for parents and teachers to focus on a crucial but often overlooked aspect of education: air...

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June 18, 2024

The Connection Between Heat Advisories and Air Quality

Thanks to a heat dome, people across the American Midwest and Northeast, plus parts of Canada, are currently experiencing record-breaking heat before summer has officially begun. An estimated 150 million people are expected to experience temperatures in the 90s this...

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June 7, 2024

Wildfires Threaten More than ⅓ of Population and Buildings

The scope of wildfire risk across the United States has become alarmingly clear and it’s much greater than previously recognized. A new analysis, released by the team at Wildfire Risk to Communities (wildfire risk.org), states that over one-third of the...

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