A study published in Environmental Research suggests that maternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy is associated with adverse effects on newborn health. The stages most sensitive to air pollution are the first and last months of pregnancy . Nitrogen dioxide (NO 2) and fine particles less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM 2.5) are … Read more
Homes that have air conditioning systems are often more prone to harboring Cladosporium and Penicillium fungi. These organisms, which cause allergies to some people, grow in the air conditioners themselves and then spread throughout the house when the appliances are turned on . These fungi are what, in fact, are behind the unusual smell that … Read more
A new study by a team of researchers led by Boston College suggests that Africa has seen at least 1.1 million deaths from air pollution . Specifically: Household air pollution, driven largely by indoor stoves, caused 700,000 deaths, while increased outdoor air pollution claimed 400,000 lives. Furthermore, air pollution is costing African countries billions in … Read more