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04/14/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Study: Exposure to household cleaning products just as bad for your health as car exhaust
During the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, homeowners learned the importance of keeping their houses clean to prevent the spread of infections. But according to a study, exposure to commercial household cleaning products is just as bad for your health as car exhaust. Cleaning products are often marketed with the promise of making your home clean and germ-free […]
08/27/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Aerosols in household products account for almost 1 million deaths every year
An unlikely source of air pollution has been blamed from almost 1 million deaths every year. Up to 900,000 premature deaths have been attributed to anthropogenic secondary organic aerosols (ASOAs). While majority of ASOAs come from fossil fuel combustion, some of them can be found in everyday products such as household paint, cleaning items and […]
05/12/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
UK scientists warn that household aerosols are worse pollutants than vehicles
A new British study has found that household aerosols release more harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) than all vehicles in the U.K. VOCs are a large group of chemicals which are released into the atmosphere by cooking, burning fuel and using cleaning and beauty products. Thus, experts have called for a shift away from these […]
10/22/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Study reveals people using toxic personal care products are the “greatest pollutants” of office air
A recent study presented by a team of researchers from Purdue University has revealed that humans are the biggest sources of air pollutants in an indoor setting because of the toxins in the personal care products they use. According to the researchers, this is mainly because humans emit substances known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These compounds, […]
10/05/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Researchers rig a building with a thousand sensors to find out how chemicals from self-care products increase indoor and outdoor pollution in offices
The mere presence of a person in the office may be contributing to air pollution indoors and outdoors, suggested a recent study presented at the American Association for Aerosol Research Conference in Oregon. A group of researchers planted sensors in the Living Labs office spaces at Purdue University and found that people could significantly impact the air quality indoors through […]
06/16/2020
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By Mary Miller
Watch out for these 8 environmental toxins – they’re in everything
Environmental toxins are harmful substances that cause a variety of chronic health issues when they accumulate in your body. The problem with these toxins is that they accumulate everywhere, and you may be getting exposed to them regularly without knowing it. They can be found in everything from commercial cleaning products and cosmetics to common […]
05/06/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Air pollution can also happen INDOORS – here’s how to spot the worst offenders
The term “air pollution” is typically associated with factory fumes, smoke-belching vehicles and roaring bush fires. But the air inside your home is also at risk of pollution in the hands of certain household items that may seem harmless at first glance. If left undetected, these products can produce pollutants that cause health complications like respiratory […]
04/22/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Your health can deteriorate quickly if you don’t improve your indoor air quality
By the end of the month, billions of people around the world would have been affected by full or partial lockdowns due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This means that more people are spending their time indoors. While this does reduce their chances of contracting coronavirus, this does bring to light another issue – the […]
04/17/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
What are VOCs and how do they affect your health?
Household items we use on a daily basis, such as furniture, rugs and air fresheners, emit volatile organic compounds (VOC), a group of chemicals that include benzene, formaldehyde and toluene. Other common sources of VOCs include paint, varnish, sealants, flooring, mattresses, plywood and hairspray. Unlike most toxic chemicals, VOCs are generally colorless and odorless. However, […]
04/26/2019
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By Edsel Cook
China is losing its pollution war: Levels of harmful ozone rise up as particulate matter drops
American and Chinese researchers warned that China is losing its war on air pollution. Even as the world’s most populous country brought down levels of airborne particulate matter, the amount of ozone pollution entering the air rose to take the place of PM 2.5. The Chinese government began its campaign against air pollution in 2013. Concerned about […]
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