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School is starting, but warm weather means we are still spending more time outside and keeping windows open as much as possible. However, it doesn’t mean we are safe from poor indoor air quality at home. In fact, indoor air may be more polluted in the summer months than in the wintertime. The reasons include high humidity, pollutant buildup, pesticides and VOCs.

There are certain habits in particular that put our health and well-being at risk in the summer and fall, but awarenes

6 Surprising sources of chemical exposureWe may be careful with that bottle of bleach, can of paint or the ominous bottle of unknown chemical solution found in the basement. But what about everyday actions that may expose us unknowingly to potentially harmful substances? Read on to find some surprising sources of chemical exposure, and what to do about them.

1 - Shower

The problem: The water we use for showering has been treated with a variety

Pregnancy is a complex process in the best possible scenario - two people deciding to have a baby and conceiving naturally. Even then, many things can go wrong. There is truth in sayings such as “babies are miracles.”

But what if a couple just doesn’t get pregnant?

According to the CDC, infertility is a common concern in North America, affecting one out of every eight couples trying to conceive.

There are many risk factors for men and women alike, inc

Most people already try to eat well to avoid gaining weight. They keep active to avoid getting rusty and they swallow vitamins to stave off colds… the power of prevention is ingrained in the majority of people, and they wholeheartedly follow the latest fads to keep up with society.

But how much more could people do to prevent getting sick? A lot more, it turns out. The more people know, the better they can protect themselves. A recent

EPA Warns Indoor Air More Concerning 

That polluted haze that can be seen over the horizon, acting like a beacon and reminding you what should already be common sense and well understood: dirty air is not good for your health. That is the visible simplicity of smog outside, but how about the air in your own homes or where you work? It is a fact that indoor air is, in many cases, a mo

Air Pollution Facts Most Don`t Know

The air we breathe becomes polluted for many reasons. Emissions from cars and trucks, chemicals from industrial production and that list can go on. Many people consider themselves air pollution experts -it is after all a hot topic and common discussion point that many of us want part of and to demonstrate our knowledge. The best way to tackle air pollution is right from the start to be properly informed.

Air pollution can at

India’s dirty secret has a silver lining: The air pollution that is affecting millions of people in the country’s traffic-jammed cities can be turned into creative human expression with the help of a clever invention.

A team of four young scientists have developed a special device that collects carbon soot from engine exhaust. They then turn the collected particulate matter into different kinds of ink and paint, which they named AIR-INK.

One of their ink-fill

How Clean Air Produces Jewelry

Cleaner air has never been this rewarding. Well, let’s face it, clean air alone is its own reward - something everyone should try and make an effort and do their part. Daan Roosegaarde, a designer from Rotterdam, has taken this one large step farther by building the biggest air purifier the world has ever seen.

After 3 arduous years of research

Powerful films provide information to keep your family safe

Most of us turn on the TV to relax after a busy day or to catch up on the day’s events. That is just fine, but if you haven’t discovered the power of well-made documentaries yet, give it a try.

Documentaries are nonfictional films that rely on personal experiences, interviews and other storytelling devices to educate or inform viewers about various topics. A good documentary prese

You know you have a problem when the smog gets so bad even airplanes can’t land safely anymore.

This is what happened last month, when an airplane coming from Japan had close to zero visibility as it was trying to land in Beijing. There was thick smog blanketing the city.

It was so bad that the plane requested permission to land at two al