Two years after the pandemic, six in 10 people whose jobs can be done remotely work from home all or most of the time. And those who now have access to their physical workplaces choose to continue working from home because they prefer it. But while staying at home has...

The nature of airborne diseases is what makes them so tricky. They are caused by disease-carrying germs that are suspended in the air. These pathogens enter the air through tiny water droplets that are emitted by a sick person when they talk, cough, sneeze, and breathe. Because these airborne pathogens are...

Over the last decade, air quality has dramatically worsened, and air pollution has continued to become a growing threat to public health and welfare. Every year, an estimated 4.2 million people are killed by the devastating impacts and health risks brought by air pollution.  As the world grows warmer and...

According to research, more than 137 million Americans live in areas with air pollution. People who reside in communities prone to bushfires, forest fires, and wildfires experience unhealthier levels of particle pollution. Air pollution occurs when harmful substances — carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide...

Air quality can differ significantly depending on the time of the day. Many believe that it’s better in the morning. Others posit that air pollution is less substantial at nighttime due to fewer cars on the road and factories in operation.  So, which time of day is air quality better?...

Air that is clean and pure is a daily necessity for survival. Clean air can truly improve your quality of life. But because it’s intangible, it’s frequently disregarded and taken for granted. That’s why the quality of the air you breathe is so important. Just because you can’t see it...

Most, if not all, people have probably adjusted to the new normal after almost two years of dealing with COVID-19. Standard safety protocols include regular hand-washing, wearing masks, and practicing social distancing, as advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All have helped in minimizing the risks...

As the world plunged into the age of the Industrial Revolution, air pollution started to become the main advent of the destruction of ecosystems and the endangerment of human health. In fact, according to the WHO, air pollution is responsible for seven million premature deaths every year. Apart from its...

With the increasing outdoor pollution that inevitably blows indoors, plus the revitalized awareness of harmful airborne viruses, people have become more conscious about the quality and safety of indoor air. Over 50 million Americans experience allergies, which can be triggered by the presence of pollutants and allergens in the air....

According to research, outside air pollution, such as fireworks, winter inversions, and wildfires, can impact indoor air quality.   In fact, IQ Air notes that indoor air pollution is two to five times higher than outdoor levels, and it’s more deadly as people spend 80% or more of their day inside. Additionally, the Environmental...

We often hear stories about cities where air pollution is wreaking havoc. Pictures of thick smog and people in face masks dominate the articles. But what about cities where the air is clean and pure? Here are some of the top places to go to breathe a little easier — literally...