• Our Air Purification System is designed to provide you with fresh and clean air, free of harmful pollutants and allergens. (faffilter.com)
  • CleanAir Pro uses state-of-the-art technology to effectively remove harmful pollutants, allergens and impurities from indoor air. (faffilter.com)
  • Feel confident that we can help purify your air and remove harmful pollutants from your home, restoring your comfort quickly and effectively. (crisbro.com)
  • The campaign is in partnership with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), a global programme led by UN Environment, dedicated to reducing the impact of short-lived climate pollutants on both human health and climate change. (worldgbc.org)
  • Operational emissions: Reducing the impact of the built environment on global air pollution by limiting emissions of greenhouse gases and short-lived climate pollutants to benefit human health, the natural environment, and limit the construction sector's contribution on climate change. (worldgbc.org)
  • Many indoor air pollutants, from dust to chemical odors, are harmful to your family. (wmhendersoninc.com)
  • New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. (who.int)
  • Where an air purifier comes into play is when the maximum filter strength for a house is still not enough to trap small pollutants. (bbairconditioning.com)
  • An air purifier uses processes like ionization or UV radiation to eliminate these pollutants, with no need to place strain against airflow. (bbairconditioning.com)
  • Education and Advocacy Everyday household objects such as wooden furniture, candles, cleaning sprays, and pets can release harmful pollutants into your home. (personalhealthnews.ca)
  • An air purifier should monitor, and automatically react to, changes in indoor air quality while removing pollutants and gases from the air. (personalhealthnews.ca)
  • Wildfire smoke can affect people even if they are not near the fire source, due to exposure to particles of PM 2.5 , which are inhalable air pollutants with aerodynamic diameter ≤2.5 microns. (cdc.gov)
  • Mobile monitoring is increasingly used to assess exposure to traffic-related air pollutants (TRAPs), including ultrafine particles (UFPs). (bvsalud.org)
  • By providing both heating and cooling with a single piece of equipment, heat pump HVAC systems eliminate the need for a furnace, saving energy and money over the lifetime of the equipment, all while improving indoor air quality. (sce.com)
  • Improving indoor air quality helps create healthier indoor living environments. (iaq.works)
  • Gillian Mittelstaedt , DrPH, MPA, is an Air Quality and Environmental Health Professional, and Director of the Tribal Healthy Homes Network, a consortium that works to prevent exposure to indoor air hazards through research, training, and culturally tailored interventions. (bnl.gov)
  • In urban areas, there is a noticeable improvement in indoor air quality simply by shifting to charcoal burning. (bioenergylists.org)
  • As Canadian wildfire smoke spread southward, North American population centers that historically haven't suffered many dangerous air quality days got hit especially hard. (crunchbase.com)
  • Since air quality is on everyone's mind lately, we decided to take a look at where the money is going. (crunchbase.com)
  • Using Crunchbase data , we compiled a sample set of companies funded in the past few years that have collectively raised over $1.2 billion to tackle air quality. (crunchbase.com)
  • Others are offering up products more targeted to people concerned with air quality in their immediate environs. (crunchbase.com)
  • The company recently unveiled a partnership with Washington, D.C., to track air quality at the neighborhood block level. (crunchbase.com)
  • Massachusetts-based enVerid , for instance, has pulled in over $38 million for ventilation products that improve indoor air quality. (crunchbase.com)
  • Minnesota's 75F , meanwhile, raised nearly $30 million for building automation tech that includes an air quality focus. (crunchbase.com)
  • Analysts project that global spending on air quality monitoring will trend upward for the next several years, and will likely surpass $7 billion by 2028. (crunchbase.com)
  • Investor enthusiasm over air quality-focused upstarts shares similarities with another uptrend we've seen in the venture space around weather. (crunchbase.com)
  • Overall, this is the opposite of a happy coincidence: Funding is happening because extreme weather events and air quality risks are on the rise . (crunchbase.com)
  • In addition to venture capitalists, acquirers and public investors are also taking some interest in air quality-focused upstarts. (crunchbase.com)
  • One of the more prominent exits in the past couple years was BreezeoMeter , an Israeli startup that provides street-level and real-time air quality information. (crunchbase.com)
  • Among other initiatives, the company offers a popular app that tracks air quality and pollens for one's local area. (crunchbase.com)
  • It's tough to say how the environment for air quality-focused startups will shape up over coming quarters. (crunchbase.com)
  • And, much as we'd prefer this not to be the case, air quality is a topic weighing on our minds a lot more than it used to. (crunchbase.com)
  • SINGAPORE, July 28, 2021 / EINPresswire.com / -- uHoo and ARID Indoor Air Solutions Pte Ltd, two Singapore-based indoor air quality solutions platforms, recently inked an agreement to further develop a strategic program for creating healthy buildings in Singapore through the VMC Solution ( Visualize, Monitor and Control ). (einpresswire.com)
  • Both companies aim to disrupt the Singapore air quality market through this partnership by providing a complete solution that enables building occupants and building managers to get reliable real-time indoor air information and insights and immediately resolve any issues that could negatively affect health. (einpresswire.com)
  • We can only improve and control Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) once we care enough about the problem and understand it well," says James Paul Pilande, ARID's Managing Director. (einpresswire.com)
  • ARID will sell, manage, install, and maintain the solution while uHoo will provide indoor air quality monitoring hardware and software solutions. (einpresswire.com)
  • It comes with the uHoo Business Dashboard that provides valuable insights about trends and factors related to indoor environmental quality across all the locations where the units will be installed. (einpresswire.com)
  • In order to make it easier for air quality data to be shared in real-time, ARID will also provide large screen displays, and (CMS) Content Management System software that remotely controls the uHoo Business dashboard to display IAQ data in public spaces. (einpresswire.com)
  • uHoo Aura, the best-in-class commercial environment quality monitor, delivers continuous, real-time information and actionable insights into key indoor air quality parameters to help companies stay in control of the environment and provide a comfortable, secure, and productive working environment for their employees. (einpresswire.com)
  • It also includes the uHoo Virus Index , the world's first, patented technology for monitoring and measuring air quality data in order to assess and minimize the risk of virus survival. (einpresswire.com)
  • uHoo was recently named one of the world's top real estate innovators in the 6th edition of KPMG's Real Estate Innovations Overview in Air Quality for Property and Facilities Management under the Healthy Workplace and Living category. (einpresswire.com)
  • uHoo is a global air quality management company. (einpresswire.com)
  • Its vision is to help reduce deaths and improve lives and well-being globally through proper air quality management. (einpresswire.com)
  • In India, even the country's "cleanest city", Indore, lauded for its successful solid waste management campaign, falls short of national ambient air quality standards. (earthjournalism.net)
  • Our factory is equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced machinery to ensure the highest quality air purification systems for your home or workplace. (faffilter.com)
  • How to improve air quality after a resurgence of sandstorms? (faffilter.com)
  • Data shows that 60% of new homebuyers are willing to pay more for solar, energy-efficient appliances, double-paned windows, additional insulation, indoor air quality filtration systems and water-saving interior and exterior fixtures. (sce.com)
  • For example, there is evidence that investments in photovoltaics not only directly support access to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), they also indirectly support progress on education (SDG 4) by enabling students to spend more time on their studies with access to better quality light while reducing indoor air pollution. (sei.org)
  • This change entails the establishment of responsible disposal partnerships, ensuring the highest quality roofing services while prioritizing environmental sustainability. (portlandinquirer.com)
  • The air quality in your home can greatly impact the health and well-being of your family. (crisbro.com)
  • We're proud to offer modern, state-of-the-art products to help you improve your indoor air quality. (crisbro.com)
  • That's why 30 GBCs as part of our Better Places for People global project are working to combat global air pollution from the built environment and today launching an Air Quality in the Built Environment campaign. (worldgbc.org)
  • Indoor air quality is the least understood part of making your home comfortable. (wmhendersoninc.com)
  • Henderson can install Lennox air quality products to your existing system, which actually cleans the air without compromising it. (wmhendersoninc.com)
  • reduce overall air pollution health risks, at national level or in cities as well as to support the implementation of recommendations from WHO air quality guidelines. (who.int)
  • Much of it is directly relevant to the monitoring of Sustainable Development Goals indicators 3.9 (pollution risks to health), 7.1.2 (access to clean energy in homes), and 11.6 (air quality in cities). (who.int)
  • In a separate work stream, monitoring and reporting tools will be refined and further developed, building on the existing global WHO databases for indoor air pollution and household energy fuels and technologies, and ambient air quality. (who.int)
  • The framework for data harmonization, analysis, reporting and visualization being developed under WHO's recently established global platform on air quality and health will serve as the primary mechanism for ensuring reliable, valid and accessible estimates of human exposure to air pollution globally. (who.int)
  • It will work to improve the quality of the data and to extend geographical coverage, in close cooperation with relevant international and national agencies and research groups working on this issue, so as to contribute to the effective monitoring of air pollution and related health risks as well as of relevant Sustainable Development Goals. (who.int)
  • The road map thus includes a specific work stream focused on strengthening capacity of health actors to use public health evidence and arguments to contribute to and influence air pollution policy-making processes (including in the transport, agriculture, energy, industry and waste management sectors), so as to realize improvements in air quality and health. (who.int)
  • The partnership is the latest component of DEP's Green Lodging initiative, which encourages hotels and motels to adopt cost-saving green practices that conserve energy, reduce water consumption, protect air quality, and reduce waste. (buildings.com)
  • Through the public-private partnership, CRI will provide Florida's lodging industry with technical assistance on products and services that preserve air quality and reduce the generation of solid waste in their facilities. (buildings.com)
  • Hotels and motels reduce costs and earn designation by investing in simple and innovative green practices that conserve water, save energy, improve air quality, and reduce waste. (buildings.com)
  • With air quality & mold concerns becoming increasingly urgent issues for our service members, the partnership between 11 Series Energy and CASPR represents a significant step towards a more sustainable and healthier future for our Nation's warfighters and their families in any indoor environment. (casprtech.com)
  • This innovative approach will help improve indoor air quality for use in all barracks, military vehicles, DoD medical facilities, and any indoor environment under the Military's command. (casprtech.com)
  • We believe that by working together, we can drive innovation, improve air quality, and promote a more sustainable future for generations to come. (casprtech.com)
  • CASPR Technologies is dedicated to improving the quality of life by providing cleaner air for homes, businesses, and communities. (casprtech.com)
  • Many of the world's megacities exceed WHO's guideline levels for air quality by more than 5 times, representing a major risk to people's health. (who.int)
  • Air quality can also be influenced by natural elements such as geographic, meteorological and seasonal factors. (who.int)
  • Improving air quality demands sustained and coordinated governmental actions at all levels. (who.int)
  • More than 4300 cities, including 143 cities from 16 countries of the Region, are now reporting and are included in WHO's air quality database, making this the world's most comprehensive database on ambient air pollution. (who.int)
  • The WHO database builds mainly on well-established, public air quality monitoring systems as a certified source of reliable data in different parts of the world. (who.int)
  • Although about half of the countries in the Region are under different types of emergencies, 57 additional cities have reported since 2016 to the WHO air quality database. (who.int)
  • Such an increasing trend in cities recording air pollution data reflects a commitment to air quality monitoring and assessment, as well as corrective actions. (who.int)
  • Most of this increase has occurred in high-income countries, but we are certain to see similar scale-ups of air quality monitoring and early warning worldwide. (who.int)
  • Real-time Air Quality Index Visual Map. (healthworldnet.com)
  • Every day the Air Quality Index (AQI) tells you how clean or polluted your outdoor air is, along with associated health effects that may be of concern. (healthworldnet.com)
  • The AQI translates air quality data into numbers and colors that help people understand when to take action to protect their health. (healthworldnet.com)
  • The State of Global Air report and interactive website bring into one place a comprehensive analysis of the levels and trends in air quality and health for every country in the world. (healthworldnet.com)
  • Poor indoor air quality is one of the most common problems in apartment buildings. (etteplan.com)
  • Damp conditions in flooded buildings support the growth of mold and other microbes that can contribute to poor indoor air quality and a range of potential health issues. (climatecentral.org)
  • Climate Central's new report, After the Storm: Health risks from damp, moldy homes , explains the weather and climate trends that influence flood risk, and summarizes potential health risks from poor indoor air quality. (climatecentral.org)
  • One such risk is poor air quality in damp, moldy homes and buildings. (climatecentral.org)
  • Climate Central's report After the Storm: Health risks from damp, moldy homes summarizes research into the potential health risks from poor indoor air quality following extreme weather events. (climatecentral.org)
  • Without regular maintenance, your ducts can diminish the indoor air quality in your home with irritable allergens and dust. (iron-fireman.com)
  • Cleaning software specialist, Clenetix, has partnered with Airthings for Business, a global company that provides digital technology to improve indoor air quality. (thecleanzine.com)
  • It provides a real-time view of indoor air quality, identifies risks and prompts alerts and advanced analytics and reporting. (thecleanzine.com)
  • With the threat of Covid-19, air quality has never been more important," says Peter Stock, (pictured) managing director and co-founder of Clenetix. (thecleanzine.com)
  • Including air quality control in our offering to provide a clean and healthy environment that promotes wellbeing and productivity was a natural next step. (thecleanzine.com)
  • Air quality monitoring will be especially critical with the return to the workplace. (thecleanzine.com)
  • Mazen Jamal, sales manager at Airthings for Business adds: "Airthings and Clenetix have a shared understanding about the importance of monitoring and understanding air quality. (thecleanzine.com)
  • There is a decrease in the quality of fuel, which has increased air pollution,' says Pachauri. (org.in)
  • State and local progress can inform federal action to support high-quality, union jobs building the clean economy. (americanprogress.org)
  • Learn how to know if there's a problem with the indoor air quality at your home, school, or work. (lung.org)
  • Breathing cleaner air is certainly a good way to get healthier, and you can significantly improve your home's air with the right IAQ (indoor air quality) devices. (bbairconditioning.com)
  • It doesn't provide much assistance to the quality of the air in your home, although it's important to change it regularly to maintain airflow and keep the HVAC system clean. (bbairconditioning.com)
  • The type of air filter necessary for improved indoor air quality is known as a whole-house filter . (bbairconditioning.com)
  • The air purification technologies provided by Clean Air Group are intended to improve indoor air quality. (atmosair.com)
  • Flair and Filtrete™ Brand from 3M are working together to enhance airflow management and indoor air quality. (flair.co)
  • 3M Ventures joined Flair's Series A financing as a strategic partner after identifying the opportunity and complexity of incorporating effective indoor air quality management in climate control. (flair.co)
  • The White House cleared the air on indoor air quality and COVID-19 during a recent virtual event. (iaq.works)
  • This idea, that air quality plays a pivotal role in daily life, continues to enter the mainstream. (iaq.works)
  • In September of last year, the Biden Administration released the American Pandemic Preparedness Plan which listed improved indoor air quality as a useful tool to combat airborne transmission indoors. (iaq.works)
  • The clean air challenge campaign and educational event aimed to further explain how indoor air quality serves as a means of infection control. (iaq.works)
  • Other presentations included the benefits of improving ventilation, risk assessment indoors and an overview of the EPA's role in helping schools improve building air quality to create healthier learning spaces. (iaq.works)
  • Head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Dr. Alondra Nelson's opening remarks cemented the Biden Administration's take on indoor air quality control and COVID-19 transmission. (iaq.works)
  • Recognizing that airborne transmission is a key threat of COVID-19 makes indoor air quality control solutions absolutely crucial. (iaq.works)
  • Learn how an air purifier can improve your indoor air quality. (personalhealthnews.ca)
  • Indoor air pollution can be five times worse than outdoor air pollution1, and since most of us spend over 90 percent of our time indoors, indoor air quality should be a greater concern when considering overall health. (personalhealthnews.ca)
  • The World Health Organization, U.S. Surgeon General, and Health Canada suggest reducing pollutant levels and improving air circulation to improve indoor air quality. (personalhealthnews.ca)
  • Providing technical assistance to the New York Department of Health on environmental medicine, including speaking to groups of building owners, tenants, business owners, workers, homeowners, and others about air quality in the Lower Manhattan area. (cdc.gov)
  • Background: Data addressing air quality effects on children with asthma in rural U.S. communities are rare. (cdc.gov)
  • Wildfires produce high volumes of smoke each year, leading to unhealthy air quality levels, sometimes hundreds of miles away from the fire. (cdc.gov)
  • Counseling patients on protective measures, including being aware of current and predicted air quality levels, staying indoors, using air filtration , and using properly fitted N95 respirators when outdoors is also important for mitigating adverse effects. (cdc.gov)
  • Staying aware of current and predicted local air quality conditions using AirNow or other tools. (cdc.gov)
  • Going to a designated cleaner air shelter (such as a school gymnasium, buildings at public fairgrounds, or a civic auditorium) during times of poor air quality. (cdc.gov)
  • Real training for HVAC ( Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) Technicians. (hvacrschool.com)
  • Climecon is a Finnish company that specializes in ventilation and air purification. (etteplan.com)
  • With discreet sensors, Airthings for Business helps facilities managers understand what is in the air so they can make more intelligent decisions about improving ventilation and building maintenance to create a safer and healthier environment for staff, visitors and tenants that boosts workplace productivity, and reduces energy costs. (thecleanzine.com)
  • It delivers valuable tips about how to reduce indoor air hazards, improve ventilation for a healthier and safer environment and optimise energy efficiency to drive cost savings. (thecleanzine.com)
  • Are heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems working properly and well-maintained? (lung.org)
  • Presentations specifically honed in on the importance of better ventilation and filtration for all indoor spaces. (iaq.works)
  • However, there was a particular focus on fresh air ventilation. (iaq.works)
  • Increased ventilation improves air circulation and dilutes indoor air pollution, minimizing exposure. (iaq.works)
  • Different from filtration and ventilation, this solution kills virus particles rather than removing them from the air. (iaq.works)
  • Many of the same strategies included in CDC guidance from May 2022 were also included in CDC guidance from August 2021 ( 6 ), when we conducted our study, and in COVID-19 guidance for safe schools from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in July 2021 ( 7 ), which included promoting vaccines, improving ventilation, testing, and cleaning. (cdc.gov)
  • We spend 90% of our time indoors and it's estimated that 92% of the air in the places we live is unsafe to breathe. (worldgbc.org)
  • Air pollution is a mix of particles and gases that can reach harmful concentrations both outside and indoors. (healthworldnet.com)
  • Dust is, essentially, a combination of particles from both indoors and outdoors, that floats in the air and settles on surfaces. (eskilson.se)
  • Are odor-masking chemicals or "air-freshening" devices used indoors? (lung.org)
  • Public recognition of this important topic hit a milestone with the White House's recent virtual event that highlighted the role healthy indoor air plays in mitigating COVID-19 transmission indoors. (iaq.works)
  • Through a partnership with Clean Living Environments , we're proud to offer duct cleaning to Lake Country residents. (iron-fireman.com)
  • Why Is Air Duct Cleaning Important? (iron-fireman.com)
  • Contact Iron Fireman for air duct cleaning in Lake Country and Southeastern Wisconsin. (iron-fireman.com)
  • A 2007 World Heath Organization report cited respiratory illness from indoor cook smoke as the fifth highest cause of death for people in the developing world. (undispatch.com)
  • Many people are beginning to realize the importance of clean air, not just for respiratory heal. (faffilter.com)
  • WHO estimates that around 7 million people (including 493 00 in the Region) die every year from exposure to fine particles in polluted air that penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, causing diseases such as stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and respiratory infections, including pneumonia. (who.int)
  • Air pollution is also causing 52% of deaths from communicable diseases such as acute lower respiratory infections. (who.int)
  • The link to infant mortality and respiratory disease is well known, and the World Health Organisation estimates that around 7m deaths are attributable to air pollution each year. (healthworldnet.com)
  • The intent of this program is to reduce, avoid, or sequester greenhouse gas emissions by stimulating the development and use of renewable, clean coal, fusion, nuclear and other energy technologies and by increasing energy efficiency throughout the U.S. economy. (archives.gov)
  • By harnessing 11 Series Energy's expertise in renewable energy, the partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of clean energy sources, ultimately reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. (casprtech.com)
  • The 8th Shanghai Air Fresh Air Exhibition was grandly held on June 5, 2023 at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center. (faffilter.com)
  • Your New Years' Resolution: "I'll breathe cleaner air in my home for 2023! (bbairconditioning.com)
  • Filtration solutions mentioned included both high-efficiency HVAC filters, such as MERV 13 media filters, as well as portable air cleaners with HEPA level filtration. (iaq.works)
  • To do this, the air purifier should have a sealed HEPA filter which is certified to capture 99.97 percent of microscopic particles like dust and a carbon filter to capture VOCs. (personalhealthnews.ca)
  • Objective: The Home Air in Agricultur e Pediatric Intervention (HAPI) sought to examine the effectiveness of enrichment of an existing asthma education program with portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) cleaners designed to reduce PM2.5 and NH3. (cdc.gov)
  • Discussion: To our knowledge, this is the first randomized HEPA cleaner intervention designed to assess NH3 as well as PM2.5 and to evaluate health outcomes of children with asthma in an agricultur al region. (cdc.gov)
  • The deodorants, perfumes and soaps that keep us smelling good are fouling the air with a harmful type of pollution - at levels as high as emissions from today's cars and trucks. (healthworldnet.com)
  • The sampling and analysis were designed to determine if residents are being exposed to concentrations of materials that may be harmful, determine whether areas already cleaned contain materials that may be of public health concern, and provide information to the public on possible public health concern. (cdc.gov)
  • There is a lack of access, however, to existing evidence and there are limited assessments of health impacts from interventions in other sectors in terms of the prevention of those diseases caused by air pollution, including in specific settings, such as in the home or urban environments. (who.int)
  • CASPR Technologies state-of-the-art air purification technology will be applied not only to industrial and commercial settings in the Military but also to residential environments, ensuring that service members and their families everywhere can breathe cleaner, healthier air. (casprtech.com)
  • By combining our strengths in energy & security with CASPR's expertise in air purification, we are confident that together, we can make a significant positive impact on our indoor environments and people's lives. (casprtech.com)
  • The company's innovative solutions use natural processes to clean and sanitize air, making indoor environments safer and healthier. (casprtech.com)
  • Aeroseal's duct sealing system is an industry leader and the preferred choice of Iron Fireman's Clean Living Environments contractors for ductwork sealing. (iron-fireman.com)
  • We are committed to ensuring our customers enjoy clean and safe environments and we are excited to partner with Airthings for Business to deliver this next level of intelligence. (thecleanzine.com)
  • Air pollution - one of the 1 Environmental risks to health, in the framework of this strategy, are defined as all the physical, chemical, biological and work-related factors external to a person, and all related behaviours, but excluding those natural environments that cannot reasonably be modified. (who.int)
  • partnership for Clean Indoor Air ( pcia ) is inviting partners in India to help implement measures to reduce indoor air pollution. (org.in)
  • pcia hopes to introduce clean fuels and more energy-efficient stoves. (org.in)
  • Then there's Molekule , a seller of branded room air purification devices that previously raised nearly $120 million in venture funding. (crunchbase.com)
  • Their work, published in Hindi and English in local media outlets, will highlight the disproportionate impacts of air pollution on women and daily wage workers, the various sources of air pollution from indoor cooking stoves to vehicles to landfills to the cement industry, and the strategies being implemented to curb the crisis. (earthjournalism.net)
  • This includes identifying knowledge gaps and the promotion of innovation and research needed to address the impacts of air pollution on health. (who.int)
  • The virtual event complemented the new initiative that focuses on helping Americans develop actionable healthy indoor air plans. (iaq.works)
  • The Dalton, GA-based Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has joined forces with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to help Florida's lodging industry create a healthier and safer indoor environment and reduce the generation of solid waste in hotels and motels across the state. (buildings.com)
  • Flair's innovative and one of a kind solutions combined with best-in-class products by Filtrete™ Brand are the perfect match to help improve indoor comfort and provide a cleaner, fresher home. (flair.co)
  • In allergy practice, we often see indoor air exposures trigger symptoms of rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, and dermatitis," says Dr. Michael Cyr, Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at McMaster University. (personalhealthnews.ca)
  • Globally, ambient air pollution alone caused some 4.2 million deaths in 2016, including 336 000 in the Region, while household air pollution from cooking and heating with polluting fuels and technologies caused an estimated 3.8 million deaths in the same year, including 213 000 in the Region. (who.int)
  • Major sources of air pollution from particulate matter (PM) include the inefficient use of energy by households, industry, the agriculture and transport sectors, and coal-fired power plants. (who.int)
  • In some regions, sand and desert dust, waste burning and deforestation are additional sources of air pollution. (who.int)
  • Airborne air particles such as pet dander, dust and pollen may be too small to see, but can still trigger breathing difficulties such as asthma and allergies. (wmhendersoninc.com)
  • Some of the highest ambient air pollution levels are detected in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region with as much as 50% of this pollution coming from natural sources, such as dust storms. (who.int)
  • Microfiber products attract and hold dust with an electrostatic charge which make them one of the best tools for how to clean dust. (eskilson.se)
  • Dust mites love humid air, so keep house humidity below 30 or 35 percent. (eskilson.se)
  • Dust can seem to appear out of nowhere, sometimes after you've just finished cleaning. (eskilson.se)
  • It not only qualitatively cleanses any type of surface but also destroys the dust in the air. (eskilson.se)
  • To get at dust trapped in tiny nooks and intricate carvings, use a clean natural-bristle paint or makeup brush, then wipe with a microfiber cloth ($5 for 3, amazon.com). (eskilson.se)
  • Over time, dust, dirt and allergens accumulate inside ductwork, diminishing airflow and injecting their way into the air of your home through the vents. (iron-fireman.com)
  • For your home, you want a filter with a thick enough weave that it will remove most of the larger contaminants in your air (dust, dirt, dander, lint) without blocking the airflow. (bbairconditioning.com)
  • Assisting EPA and other agencies in sampling dust and air at Ground Zero and evaluating data to assess health risks. (cdc.gov)
  • One major effort in which ATSDR has assisted the New York City Department of Health has been in sampling air and dust in residences in lower Manhattan. (cdc.gov)
  • and background samples of both dust and air taken from four buildings north of 59th Street. (cdc.gov)
  • Implementing clean cookstoves is more complicated than simply installing a more efficient stove…Local people need to take ownership of their stoves in order to invest in using them rather than selling them. (undispatch.com)
  • And visit the Global Alliance For Clean Cook Stoves for more. (undispatch.com)
  • This Bulletin focuses fuels for clean burning stoves. (bioenergylists.org)
  • There's a good reason for this, studies have shown that charcoal stoves have up to 90% less indoor air pollution than similar wood stoves. (bioenergylists.org)
  • Banner image: Cook stoves are a source of indoor air pollution which disproportionately affects women / Credit: Loganathan R via Wikimedia Commons . (earthjournalism.net)
  • Anuradha Bhavnani of Shell Foundation, India, says: "People can use the available fuel in a sustainable manner if cleaner cooking stoves are provided to them. (org.in)
  • Suddenly, millions are finding their thoughts turn to air purifiers and filtration systems. (crunchbase.com)
  • To save lives, improve livelihoods, empower women, and combat climate change by creating a thriving national market for clean and efficient household and institutional cooking solutions. (naccnigeria.org)
  • Her research interests include health disparities associated with indoor air pollution and strategies for reducing exposure to fine and ultrafine particles of ambient and indoor origin. (bnl.gov)
  • Owners and managers of buildings will be able to detect and address invisible particles within enclosed spaces, be notified when thresholds are exceeded, and clean the air in real time. (einpresswire.com)
  • As air enters the system, a percentage of airborne particles and bioaerosols, such as mold and bacteria, larger than .3 microns are captured by the pleated filter. (wmhendersoninc.com)
  • An air filtration system works on a basic principle: using a "net" to trap unwanted particles and letting the rest of the air pass through. (bbairconditioning.com)
  • The thicker the "net" (in this case, the "weave"), the more particles the filter will trap and keep out of the air. (bbairconditioning.com)
  • Air purifiers can also cause small particles to clump together, making it easier for the air filter to trap them. (bbairconditioning.com)
  • largest risks to health - alone causes 7 million preventable deaths per year, with more than nine out of 10 people breathing polluted air, and almost 3 billion people still depending on polluting fuels such as solid fuels or kerosene for lighting cooking and heating. (who.int)
  • In pursuit of this goal, my government has set two priorities: we must clean our air, and we must address the issue of global climate change. (archives.gov)
  • This latest announcement supports New York's nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and ensures that the CLCPA's goals are advanced in a just and equitable manner by providing access to clean energy solutions and improving energy affordability for LMI households and communities. (newyorkled.com)
  • We're delighted to be working with so many green building councils and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to raise awareness of how green buildings are part of the solution. (worldgbc.org)
  • Climate Central's Partnership Journalism program collaborates with local newsrooms nationwide, including print, radio, digital and TV outlets. (climatecentral.org)
  • This year, the United States has an enormous opportunity to invest in a clean energy-driven economic recovery that will support millions of good-paying union jobs, confront environmental injustice, and prevent the worst impacts of climate change. (americanprogress.org)
  • Induction cooktops also provide greater temperature control and have smooth surfaces that are easy to clean. (sce.com)
  • Easy to clean 'one-wipe' hoses outlast the old imported rubber ones, not only in higher UV protection but including a substantial abrasive resistance while leaving no unsightly marks on the cleaned surfaces. (cleanertimes.com)
  • Clean Air Group does not maintain that its products will protect people from all modes of transmission o bacteria, viruses or other contaminants, and excludes liability for loss or damage arising from any such claims or the consequences arising out of the application, use or misuse of its products. (atmosair.com)
  • Outcomes included (1) 14-day integrated samples of indoor air contaminants (PM2.5 and NH3) at baseline and one-year follow-up and (2) child asthma health metrics at baseline, midpoint (4-6 months) and one-year follow-up. (cdc.gov)
  • Introducing the Air Purification System, brought to you by Shenzhen Xiangnan Hi-tech Purification Equipment Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer and supplier in China. (faffilter.com)
  • With a sleek and modern design, our Air Purification System can seamlessly blend in with any decor. (faffilter.com)
  • Investing in our Air Purification System means investing in the health and well-being of yourself and your loved ones. (faffilter.com)
  • Contact us today to learn more about our Air Purification System and how it can benefit you. (faffilter.com)
  • The PureAir™ air purification system is designed to work with your current central heating and cooling system ensuring improved air throughout your entire home. (wmhendersoninc.com)
  • The framework, submitted to the New York State Department of Public Service, will more than double the number of low-to-moderate income households and multifamily buildings receiving energy efficiency services such as insulation, air sealing, electric load reduction, and HVAC improvements, annually and increase outreach, education, and community-based support programs for energy efficiency improvements. (newyorkled.com)
  • Over time air ducts can develop gaps or holes, allowing moisture to pull in and airflow from your HVAC systems to leak out. (iron-fireman.com)
  • The right air filter can make huge improvements in your home's air, make your home cleaner, and allow the HVAC system to run with less strain. (bbairconditioning.com)
  • The new energy law provides new performance-based tax credits of up to $3,400 for the most highly fuel efficient vehicles such as hybrids and clean diesel. (archives.gov)
  • Susan is a Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves Ambassasdor Chef and we very pleased to partner with her to have a open afternoon at UCHUMI SUPERMARKETS LTD to hold a baking demonstration and discussion about energy conservation, clean cooking, nutritional baking as a business and of course healthy delicious eating! (bioenergylists.org)
  • Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a nation-leading initiative between the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the state's investor-owned utilities for a new framework to increase access to energy efficiency and clean energy solutions for low-to-moderate income households and affordable multifamily buildings. (newyorkled.com)
  • The collaborative partnership and investments made as part of this initiative will result in cleaner and healthier indoor air and more affordable energy options for households, including more than 350,000 low-to-moderate income households throughout the state. (newyorkled.com)
  • This groundbreaking public-private partnership is a smart and innovative approach that will bring affordable, clean energy solutions directly into the homes of those who need them most, and make the lives of all New Yorkers safer and healthier. (newyorkled.com)
  • Dedicated resources and investments such as those announced today, coupled with the Public Service Commission's $250 million annual direct payment assistance program, are crucial in helping vulnerable New Yorkers control their energy costs and access the benefits of clean energy solutions. (newyorkled.com)
  • These new initiatives will increase market demand and create new opportunities for clean energy workers with this monumental investment. (newyorkled.com)
  • Through the Clean Energy Fund, NYSERDA is offering a range of workforce development and training opportunities and will continue to work with the network of energy efficiency and Weatherization Assistance Program contractors. (newyorkled.com)
  • The scientists have found that there are more synergies than trade-offs between the SDGs, especially when investments are made in poverty reduction, health, education, gender equality, water and sanitation, clean energy and partnerships. (sei.org)
  • MANDEVILLE, La. - 11 Series Energy, a leading innovator in energy & security solutions, and CASPR Technologies, a pioneer in advanced air and surface purification technologies, are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing sustainable energy and indoor environmental solutions for the US Military. (casprtech.com)
  • This groundbreaking collaboration brings together 11 Series Energy's expertise in sustainable energy performance contracting & energy technologies, with CASPR's cutting-edge air purification systems, creating a synergy that promises to redefine the way we address indoor environmental challenges in the 21st century. (casprtech.com)
  • In addition to the health sector, WHO works with many sectors, including transport and energy, urban planning and rural development to support countries to tackle the escalating air pollution problem. (who.int)
  • Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) provides commercial property owners and developers access to low-cost, long-term, fixed-rate capital for energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy improvements. (nuveen.com)
  • Working in partnership with the RiverWards Group (RWG) and the Philadelphia Energy Authority, Nuveen Green Capital provided nearly $18M in C-PACE financing to fund extensive sustainability measures for the 12-building residential complex, including the building envelope (roofing, windows, and insulation), lighting, as well as water conservation. (nuveen.com)
  • On March 31, President Joe Biden released the American Jobs Plan calling for major job-creating public investments in clean energy industries, clean infrastructure, and innovation. (americanprogress.org)
  • Importantly, the enormous opportunity now facing the nation-the creation of millions of good union jobs to build a clean energy-driven economic recovery-flows in great measure from lessons learned through successful state leadership. (americanprogress.org)
  • Nonetheless, uneven development has left behind large parts of the global population, who still lack access to basic environmental services, such as sanitation and clean household energy. (who.int)
  • The ongoing shift towards energy efficiency means a better-sealed home, but also more static air and less air circulation. (personalhealthnews.ca)
  • Building the capacity of the health sector, to analyse and influence policy and decision-making processes in support of joint action on air pollution and health, for example, to support the development of strategies and action plans to 1 Following on from the Twelfth General Programme of Work, 2014-2019, the thirteenth general programme of work commences in 2020. (who.int)
  • As part of this partnership, each company will be able to draw on the strengths of the other in IAQ, including monitoring and controlling the spread of airborne pathogens in enclosed spaces. (einpresswire.com)
  • Henderson, in partnership with Lennox Industries, offers you world-class air purification systems designed to clean your indoor air and keep you safe from airborne diseases. (wmhendersoninc.com)
  • With air duct sealing , these holes and gaps are sealed through an airborne sealant to prevent moisture buildup and airflow from leaking out. (iron-fireman.com)
  • At the Clinton Global Initiative last year, Secretary Clinton announced a new partnership (which includes the UN Foundation) to create a market for clean cookstoves that can replace traditional cooking methods. (undispatch.com)
  • Please provide one or two paragraphs describing your organization's mission, and its work and/or interest in clean cookstoves and fuels. (naccnigeria.org)
  • Prevention of diseases caused by air pollution requires effective intersectoral engagement. (who.int)
  • For example, a significant percentage of the deaths in China were caused by air pollution released while creating baubles later bought and sold in the West. (healthworldnet.com)
  • In general terms, there is some awareness relating to the impact on health of exposure to air pollution. (who.int)
  • Data that inform health trends associated with exposure to air pollution and its sources are currently being collected and reported using different methodologies and procedures. (who.int)
  • About half a million premature deaths every year in the Region are attributable to exposure to air pollution. (who.int)
  • The Clean Air Catalyst (Catalyst) is a flagship program launched by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and led by a global partnership of organizations including World Resources Institute and Environmental Defense Fund and Internews. (earthjournalism.net)
  • We believe that sustainable buildings and cities are a key part of the solution to reducing both the health and environmental impacts of global air pollution. (worldgbc.org)
  • The partnership will invest in research and development to create new, cutting-edge solutions that address emerging environmental challenges, setting the standard for sustainable technologies in the future. (casprtech.com)
  • Compare this to the Netherlands expenditure of 930 million dollars (791 million euros) on air pollution alone in 2012 - and the United Kingdom investing 22.5 billion dollars on environmental protection in 2010 according to the OECD. (worstpolluted.org)
  • The online webinar came roughly a week after the Administration, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) among other agencies, announced the "Clean Air in Buildings Challenge. (iaq.works)
  • Several ATSDR staff members with expertise in environmental health assessment, air monitoring, health risk communication, and industrial hygiene were sent to assist the agency's New York office staff with the response at Ground Zero. (cdc.gov)
  • Updated estimations reveal an alarming death toll of 7 million people every year caused by ambient (outdoor) and household (indoor) air pollution. (who.int)
  • High ambient air pollution levels are also found in the South-East Asia Region, followed by low- and middle-income cities in Africa and the Western Pacific. (who.int)
  • Recognizing that populations are exposed to air pollution in different settings (e.g. outdoors versus indoor), and that a significant amount of ambient air pollution in some parts of the world is caused by household air pollution 'leaking' to outdoors (and vice versa), WHO made appropriate statistical adjustments to minimize any double counting of deaths due to ambient and household air pollution combined. (who.int)
  • Our community engaged research partnership previously demonstrated associations between neighborhood NH3 and ambient PM2.5 and asthma in the agricultur al lower Yakima Valley of Washington. (cdc.gov)
  • The catalyst combines with water vapor in the air to form hydroxyl radicals that destroy a percentage of the remaining odors and chemicals. (wmhendersoninc.com)
  • Outdoor air has been regulated for decades, but emissions from daily domestic activities may be more dangerous than anyone imagined. (healthworldnet.com)
  • Any efforts to reduce air pollution have a direct co-benefit of reducing emissions of carbon dioxide, the principle greenhouse gas. (worstpolluted.org)
  • Intro presents clean indoor air as a "fundamental commitment. (iaq.works)
  • Several of the most heavily funded companies above are working on carbon capture technologies which, while environmentally laudable, probably won't have much impact on sporadic air pollution from wildfires. (crunchbase.com)
  • Arid will use LumenAire products that provide UV air disinfection and air purification to ensure healthy and safe air is circulated in facilities where VMC is deployed. (einpresswire.com)