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10/01/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

New research finds that the air in national parks is just as toxic as the air in cities

When people are looking to get away from the bustle of city life, they often head to one of our country’s stunning national parks for some fresh air, soothing scenery, and open spaces. There’s no doubt that it can be invigorating to get away from the city and its endless concrete to spend more time […]

08/23/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Nuclear site workers found to accidentally bring radioactive contamination home

Bringing your work home with you is rarely good, but if you happen to work at a nuclear site, it can be downright deadly. Even though lots of precautions are taken to ensure worker safety in these environments, a new study has revealed a disturbing truth: Radioactive contamination is making its way into the homes […]

07/01/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Unprecedented science study proves that air pollution can negatively affect babies while in the womb

Exposure to high levels of air pollution during the third trimester of pregnancy can increase the baby’s risk of high blood pressure, according to a study published in the journal Hypertension. The study, which was carried out by a team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University in the U.S., is one of the first studies to […]

05/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

5 toxin-clearing plants you should have in your home

When it comes to decor, go-to choices often include tasteful art pieces or some lovely houseplants that can add life to any room in your house. However, aside from beautifying your home, studies have shown that certain houseplants can help clear toxins in the air. Polluted indoor air and pollutants Polluted air can be found both […]

04/21/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

City life is KILLING humanity: 95% of humans living today are breathing polluted air, mostly from cities

Even if you don’t have any unhealthy habits, something that you do every day could be killing you: breathing. A new report from the Health Effects Institute shows that more than 95 percent of the people on our planet are breathing in air that is unsafe. Unfortunately, it’s those who live in the poorest communities […]

11/24/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

10 tips to guard against air pollution

It is a known fact that pollution is causing the deaths of several people around the world. In fact, in a report that came out in October, pollution was ranked as the number one cause of death among individuals worldwide. Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine in New York City found that air pollution, […]

10/26/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Boost immunity and enjoy better sleep with plants in the bedroom that are recommended by NASA

Scientists from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) say that you need plants in your bedroom to beat certain ailments like colds, insomnia, and difficulties in breathing. The plants can also decrease anxiety and stress, improve mood, and get rid of airborne pollutants in your room, thus making the environment better for asthmatic patients, scientists […]

07/12/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Researchers find that concrete structures can actually REDUCE air pollution by adsorbing sulfur dioxide

Could one effective solution to air pollution have been under our noses all along? That seems to be case, according to researchers from Stony Brook University. Dr. Alex Orlov and his colleagues have discovered that concrete structures can adsorb and remove sulfur dioxide from the air, reported ScienceDaily.com. For their study, the researchers utilized two […]

07/28/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Use these air purifying plants to eliminate harmful indoor toxins

Do you ever really know what’s in the air you’re breathing? Chances are, probably not. There are many pollutants in the air, even in the air inside your house. Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and airborne biological pollutants are just some of the many things that can be floating around in the air […]

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