AirQuality
Kids exposed to higher ozone levels face higher asthma risk
Kids exposed to higher ozone levels face higher asthma risk Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma, according to a new study. Asthma affects over 6% of US children, making it the most common chronic disease in kids nationwide, and air pollution is a major contributor to […]
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NASA Glenn to Test Air Quality Monitors Aboard Space Station
NASA Glenn to Test Air Quality Monitors Aboard Space Station NASA Glenn Research Center is sending three air quality monitors to the International Space Station to test them for potential future use on the Moon. The monitors will be launched on April 21 aboard the 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission and will test onboard […]
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Expert: Your humidifier could do more harm than good
Expert: Your humidifier could do more harm than good An environmental engineering expert warns that improper use of humidifiers could do more harm than good. With allergy season here and this year’s flu season being the worst in more than a decade, those experiencing symptoms are looking for relief. Many turn to humidifiers to manage […]
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Can neighborhood tree layout benefit your health?
Can neighborhood tree layout benefit your health? A long-term Switzerland-wide study has found that neighborhoods with numerous, well-arranged trees exhibit lower mortality risks than other areas. Beyond creating a serene and open atmosphere in urban areas, trees and parks also contribute to human well-being. There are various reasons for this: trees filter pollutants out of […]
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There’s a link between infant mortality and lead in the air
There’s a link between infant mortality and lead in the air Infant mortality is tied to the concentration of lead in the air, according to a new study. Concentrations of lead in the air remain substantial in developed and developing countries, largely the result of industrial emissions. Even with the decline in lead in gasoline, […]
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