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August 11, 2021

New study finds air pollution linked to poor reading and math

As the new school year starts, the latest findings from scientists at Columbia University are of particular relevance. The team have been looking at how prenatal exposure to air pollution can have a damaging effect on a child’s ability to...

August 4, 2021

Increase in Covid-19 cases and a difficult wildfire season, makes for a perfect storm

From the very start of the pandemic, scientists the world over have linked air pollution to an increased risk of Covid-19. Even a small increase in pollution levels can increase the risk of Covid-19 Last year, a team from Harvard...

July 28, 2021

2021 is shaping up to be a bad year for wildfires

This year’s wildfire season is already shaping up to be one of the worst on record. At the time of writing, there are around 83 fires burning across the US and 3.5 million people living under red flag warnings. For...

July 21, 2021

Covid-19 can linger in your home for months after infection

We have known for some time that the main method of transmission for Covid-19 is airborne. Tiny particles of the virus are released into the surrounding environment when an infected person coughs, sneezes and talks. But have you ever stopped...

July 14, 2021

The best air purifier for wildfires

As many parts of the country experience record temperatures, this year’s wildfire season is already set to overtake previous years. Climate change, an increase in the number of houses in high-risk areas and of course, Covid-19, have all contributed to...

July 7, 2021

The best air purifier for a good night’s sleep

Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Center for Disease Control, as many as 1 in 3 Americans are not getting the sleep they need. Sleep experts recommend adults have...

June 23, 2021

How to stay safe at work

As the vaccination program gathers momentum, many of the country’s largest organizations have confirmed that by September, most of their workforce will be back in person for at least some of the time. The majority of companies are doing all...

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June 16, 2021

The far-reaching effects of dirty air

It seems the more we learn about air pollution, the more we realize it affects every aspect of our health. This week, we take a look at some of the most up to date findings, that illustrate just how damaging...

June 9, 2021

Smoke, wildfires and masks. What you need to know

We’re all well aware of the dangers of smoking and being exposed to second-hand smoke. As responsible parents, we wouldn’t dream of exposing our children to tobacco smoke. But do we recoil in horror at the thought of our children...

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