Introduction Leading scientific research has shown the importance of good indoor air quality (IAQ) for our health and well-being. We spend a significant portion of our time indoors – the US EPA estimates that humans spend on average 90% of …
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There’s something in the air tonight. Oh Lord. If we could actually see what we were breathing, many of us would never venture out again. …
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Rensair, specialists in indoor air quality, have supplied air purification units to business law firm Benesch to encourage employees to return to the office and return to in-person collaboration following the pandemic. …
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) was the sixth leading cause of death in the USA in 2020. A new CDC study has shown that workplace exposure to particulate matter and tobacco smoke are contributing factors, with mortality rates elevated for …
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The air purification market is unregulated. Many sellers make unsubstantiated claims about their machines, which in many cases use technology that is not recommended and potentially dangerous. …
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On March 17, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a best practice guide for improving indoor air quality and reducing the risk of spreading dangerous airborne particles. …
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health has become a serious priority, especially regarding the education system and in-person learning. …
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With debate raging about COVID mitigation measures in education, institutions are currently working through a variety of challenges, often with unclear guidance on solutions and best practice. …
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Many people are saying that the future of work will be different, with employees requesting more of a balance between office and home working. Maybe so, but some employers will insist on a certain degree of physical presence. Future growth …
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In 2019, Colorado’s commercial real estate market reached an all-time high. In the first quarter of 2020, nearly 3.7 million square feet of new office space began construction.
Then the pandemic hit. …
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A major new study from Harvard University shows that there is a direct relationship between the amount of ultra fine particles in the air and how people perform in mental tests. The more polluted the air, the worse people perform. …
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Clean air has never been more important, whether delivered via ventilation or air purification. But with so many products on the market, how do you choose the right one for your needs? …
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In the battle against COVID, the biggest threat is transmission from inhaling airborne droplets, not from touching contaminated surfaces. …
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Removing indoor air pollution has proven benefits. Not just the obvious advantages of protecting your health from bacteria, viruses and allergens, while minimising sick building syndrome. …
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Many are looking forward to the return of full time in-person learning for the 2021-2022 academic year. With sound evidence that airborne aerosols can transmit coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) says surface cleaning and hand sanitizing do not offer …
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